5/5

Ever needed a reasonable brief but detailed description of life, the universe and everything? Look no further than Cosmos. Sagan takes the reader on a tour of the stars, physics, the history of learning and humanity's place in the universe.

- Despite being originally published in 1980, Cosmos remains correct about the majority of its content and future predictions. Yes, of course there are little points that have since been disproved, reworked or new findings have changed our understanding button the whole, Cosmos is an accurate and rational read.

- The level of detail and information contained in this book is astounding. What is even more amazing is that Sagan conveys this information in a way that makes it understandable and enjoyable to the lay reader. No need for a PhD in astrophysics, just a basic grasp of high school scientific principles and a willingness to listen.

- I suppose feelings are an odd thing to discuss when talking about a scientific and factual text but I cannot discount how this book made me feel. I felt wonder and awe, both pride and sadness at being part of the human race and at the end I was left with a yearning for more, to know more, to experience more. 

A book I think everyone should listen to once, to educate and improve our species and planet.