Chernobyl 01
2016 • 256 pages
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Examines the events and aftermath of the 1986 nuclear reactor explosion in Chernobyl and its long term effects.
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This was fine. Other books have covered the material better, and without the personal story (which felt a little gross in places), but it wasn't bad, so... three stars it is.
What made this book so enjoyable was the author's passion for the subject. While not a study guide on the disaster, the contrast of the history and the author's personal stories of what Chernobyl looks like today provided an ominous tone. I think everyone is guilty of, at first glance, overlooking the fact that this and surrounding cities were once populated and functioning areas of the world and instead focus on the disaster itself.
I've studied Chernobyl here and there and was excited when I found this book. It was a good place to start learning more. My intrigue has grown and I look forward to finding more books on the subject. Andrew Leatherbarrow has clearly gone to great lengths in his research and it shows. Again, his passion is what shines on each page making for enjoyable reading.
