BOOK BRIEF

Caesar's Last Breath: Decoding the Secrets of the Air Around Us

Sam Kean
Guide cover placeholder

Caesar's Last Breath: Decoding the Secrets of the Air Around Us

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Brief

Sparkles iconBeta
Sam Kean

Caesar's Last Breath: Decoding the Secrets of the Air Around Us

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • Contemporary

Theme
Environment
Topic
Science & Nature

World History
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

Caesar's Last Breath: Decoding the Secrets of the Air Around Us by Sam Kean explores the history and science of the air we breathe. Through engaging stories, the book delves into the atmospheric elements' roles in historical events, scientific discoveries, and everyday life, illustrating the interconnectedness of humanity and the air surrounding us.

Informative

Contemplative

Mysterious

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.4

5,287 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Caesar's Last Breath: Decoding the Secrets of the Air Around Us by Sam Kean has been praised for its engaging narrative and fascinating exploration of the science and history of Earth's atmosphere. Kean's storytelling makes complex topics accessible and intriguing. However, some readers felt it occasionally overwhelmed with details. Overall, it's a captivating read for science enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Caesar's Last Breath: Decoding the Secrets of the Air Around Us?

Readers who relish science woven into storytelling, like The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, will enjoy Caesar's Last Breath. Fans of Bill Bryson's accessible style in A Short History of Nearly Everything will appreciate Kean's exploration of the invisible air that shapes history and life.

4.4

5,287 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • Contemporary

Theme
Environment
Topic
Science & Nature

World History
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!