Superbly crafted but enormously frightening.

... frightening.

Timely.

The technical details in these stories matter immensely, and Plokhy excels at breaking them down.

Plokhy brings a compelling historical perspective to the current debate. In concise and often gripping prose, the book illuminates how history’s most dramatic nuclear accidents have shaped perceptions and policies around the world.

Plokhy notes that radioactive pollution persists for generations, considers what was learned after each accident, documents how safety measures and reactor designs have improved, and asks whether nuclear energy is a viable path forward, considering all the risks..

A stunning survey.

Gripping.