5.0 out of 5 based on 2 reviews. – Customer review on 12/03/2009

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Kaku has the ability to explain advanced concepts in a manner the layman would happily be able to comprehend, without dumbing the concept down so far that people like myself (who understand most if not all these concepts already) don't put the book down through boredom or a feeling of futility. I find Kaku's categorising system quite helpful and am amazed to find out what he considers plausible - especially within our lifetime. His epilogue ties the book up quite nicely. An all round fun and educational read.

4.0 out of 5 based on 2 reviews. – Customer review on 02/02/2009

Not your average Physics book. Kaku divides his book into three sections of impossibility; things we don't know how to do but may be able to work out, things that could be possible but seem to bend some law of physics and things that brake all laws of know physics (such as perpetual motion). The book is well constructed, conceived and easy to follow. It is however only likely to be enjoyed by the serious SF consumer.