Seven Brief Lessons on Physics is a short book that explains 7 key interconnected concepts in physics. Rather than providing a scientific primer, Carlo Rovelli has crafted a mixture of historical context and light introduction to these scientific discoveries, as well as placing them within the frame of our everyday life. I found the overall message to be profound and thought-provoking, and I am glad that I finally got around to reading this 10th anniversary edition.

The prose was compelling and descriptive, giving a philosophical impression to the discussions throughout. Even though some ideas could be tricky to grasp, the book is short enough to complete within a day and revisit at another time. Having studied the majority of these lessons at university, I still enjoyed reading about the 7 lessons chosen by Carlo Rovelli. I was reminded of my wonder at first encountering these scientific concepts, as well as the value of remaining curious.