A Brief History of Black Holes by Becky Smethurst

"A Brief History of Black Holes" by Becky Smethurst is an engaging book that explains the mysteries of black holes in a way that's easy to understand. Here’s a simpler overview of the book:

The book starts with the basics, explaining what black holes are and how they work. It looks at how scientists have learned about black holes over time, mentioning important scientists like Einstein. The book talks about the newest findings in black hole research, like the first-ever picture of a black hole and waves in space caused by black holes colliding. It shows how studying black holes helps us understand the universe better.

Reviews and Criticisms:

People like how the book makes tough science topics clear and exciting. Becky Smethurst's writing is easy to follow and makes readers excited about space.

Some people think the book might make some parts of black hole science too simple and skip over how complicated they really are.