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4.0 out of 5 stars Accessible, humanizing book on the search for planets, Feb 1 2002

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Kevin W. Parker (Greenbelt, MD) - See all my reviews
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This is an excellent book on the given subject, covering the history of the search for other planets in a technically proficient but accessible way. Croswell frequently brings in the scientists involved and lets us hear what they have to say. Since the search for planets has often been controversial, this makes for exciting reading sometimes, as two leaders in the field take turns taking potshots at each other.

Mostly, though, it brings more of a human face to this arcane endeavor. Croswell also takes pains to explain how the search is progressing and how so many false alarms have managed to take place over the years.

Again, an excellent book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Planet Quest: Great for beginners!, Jun 13 2001

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charles rowe (Oak Park, IL USA) - See all my reviews

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Planet Quest is a great book for all you armchair astronomers who want to learn more! I am not an astronomer or even an amateur astronomer, in fact, Planet Quest is only the Third book I've read on the subject but my interest is growing. Planet Quest is very easy to understand because all of the scientific jargon is followed by words and explanations that beginners, like you and me, can follow. Read this book, you won't be disappointed!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Easy Read: It moves you forward, April 5 2000

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I generally liked this book. I will mention here that the author does tend to write in all the politics amongst the different astronomers and their institutions, making these people real and their discoveries intriguing. However, the bitterness he dotes on gets tiring in some places. Also, he writes to keep you in suspence and only a few times does the anticipation get annoying.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Sense of wonder
There are a number of things that did annoy me about this book. For one, most of the scientists are shown as bickering children. Read more

Published on Dec 30 1998