The I Index

A Series of Fortunate Events: Chance and the Making of the Planet, Life, and You

Maybe someday

46

/100

I Index Overall Rating

Readers

24/100

Critics

67/100

Scholars

N/A

Author:

Sean B. Carroll

Publisher:

Princeton University Press

Date:

October 6, 2020

From biologist Sean B. Carroll, a story of the surprising power of chance in our lives and the world.

What The Reviewers Say

Ivor Knight,
Science
Carroll takes readers on an entertaining tour of biological discovery that emphasizes the dominant role played by chance in shaping the conditions for life on Earth. Along the way, he provides insights and humor that make the book a quick, lively read that both educates and entertains.
Rebecca Foster,
Foreword Reviews
... a lighthearted exploration of the roles that chance and coincidence play in human existence.
Andrew Crumey,
The Wall Street Journal
... entertaining.

Kirkus
Readers will learn numerous fascinating tales.