The Double Helix
by James D. Watson
Taste attributes: biographydocumentaryslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearemotive & stirringdeep rivalryall consuming questtroubled leads
Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, original biography, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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3.5 / 5
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About This Book
By identifying the structure of DNA, the molecule of life, Francis Crick and James Watson revolutionized biochemistry and won themselves a Nobel Prize. At the time, Watson was only 24, a young scientist hungry to make his mark.
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- Author
- James D. Watson
- Published
- 1968
- Pages
- 195
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- Open Library
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