Jerel Dye

Got this from the library using Libby. I've read my last couple GNs using Libby, rather than Hoopla. Seems they have a larger catalog. At any rate, thanks to Mark for suggesting this. It was a pretty good read about the life of Einstein. He didn't sugar-coat the physics. I'd like to think I'm pretty good when it comes to science and math, but his stuff, once you get past "the Equation", is pretty daunting. I liked Ottaviani's style of having the surrounding characters break the fourth wall and turn to talk to the reader to explain what was going on, out side of the narrative.… (more)

graphic nonfiction/biography - reviews the personal and academic life of Einstein (brilliant at physics, not so great at family relationships or not philandering) including explanations of his various theories, many of which turn out to be wrong, but still recognized as significant and influential.

90% of the physics conversations depicted at length in here went over my head, but if you enjoyed Ottaviani's Feynman you probably would also like this. Regardless of whether you are into theoretical physics or not, this portrait of the man--and the historical period he lived in--is interesting, though if you end up skimming over the science talk you'll have to skip a good 2/3 or more of the book. Compared to graphic nonfiction in general, this isn't all that accessible, but compared to a textbook, maybe.… (more)