Guest Review: Bomb by Steve Sheinkin

My husband and author of Data Science Notes is contributing this guest review.

My wife picked this book out for me on the recommendation of one of her coworkers.  Overall, I really liked the story, even after later learning that it was a YA book. A description of the early days of nuclear science, and the development and proliferation of the bomb:

Pros 

• Honestly, a fun book to listen to, good narrative, fast paced.
• Interesting learning about the different personalities of the scientists and spies.
• A good quick primer for kids on how nuclear weapons work.

Cons

• If you were like me, and expecting a bit more detailed on technical aspects/calculations behind nuclear physics of the bomb, you'll be let down.
• There's a dual narrative, with the science side taking one thread, and spy side taking another. Though intertwined, I would have preferred just the science, as the spy side seems to be a book in its own right.