The Fabric of the Cosmos vs The Universe: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Cosmology, Astronomy, Popular works, Science
The Fabric of the Cosmos
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A magnificent challenge to conventional ideas' Financial Times'I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It manages to be both challenging and entertaining: it is highly recommended' the Independent'(Greene) send(s) the reader's…
The Universe
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A readable introduction to scientific facts about the earth, the solar system, and the universe.
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The verdict
- Readers rate The Fabric of the Cosmos highest: The Fabric of the Cosmos 4.2 · The Universe 3.8.
- The Universe is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 10 for The Fabric of the Cosmos.
- The Fabric of the Cosmos has the widest readership — 99 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| The Fabric of the Cosmos | The Universe | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.1 (97) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (99) | — |
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Reception
| The Fabric of the Cosmos | The Universe | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 99 | 1 |
| Editions | 22 | 22 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 944 | 45414 |
| Pages | 582 | 318 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Fabric of the Cosmos or The Universe?
The Fabric of the Cosmos has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Fabric of the Cosmos 4.2/5, The Universe 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: The Fabric of the Cosmos or The Universe?
The Universe is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Universe (318 pages, ≈ 5 h 53 m); The Fabric of the Cosmos (582 pages, ≈ 10 h 47 m).
Which is harder to read: The Fabric of the Cosmos or The Universe?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Fabric of the Cosmos: Moderate; The Universe: Moderate.