Forhad's Updates en-US Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:24:33 -0800 60 Forhad's Updates 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg ReadStatus9020351254 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:24:33 -0800 <![CDATA[Forhad started reading 'The Breadwinner Trilogy']]> /review/show/7286835312 The Breadwinner Trilogy by Deborah Ellis Forhad started reading The Breadwinner Trilogy by Deborah Ellis
]]> Review4199712000 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 03:11:47 -0800 <![CDATA[Forhad added 'অরক্ষি� স্বাধীনতাই পরাধীনত�']]> /review/show/4199712000 অরক্ষিত স্বাধীনতাই পরাধীনতা by মেজর এম এ জলিল Forhad gave 2 stars to অরক্ষি� স্বাধীনতাই পরাধীনত� by মেজর এম � জলিল
]]> Review5968754660 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 03:01:40 -0800 <![CDATA[Forhad added 'American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer']]> /review/show/5968754660 American Prometheus by Kai Bird Forhad gave 4 stars to American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer (Paperback) by Kai Bird
I just had to share my thoughts on "American Prometheus" after my curiosity was piqued by watching the movie on him. It turned out to be a good read.

One thing I absolutely appreciated about this book is the depth of detail it offers, filling in the gaps that the film left out. It takes us through Oppenheimer's life, from his early years to his pivotal roles at Berkeley, Los Alamos, Princeton and even the challenging McCarthy era. This comprehensive coverage allowed me to truly understand and connect with the man behind the making of the weapon of mass destruction.

What impressed me the most is how the book serves as an inspiration for the film. Moreover, the writing style deserves applause, as it balances the narrative with just the right amount of character study and avoids overwhelming scientific jargon.

A well-written biography that I highly recommend to anyone interested in history, science or just an extraordinary life story. ]]> UserChallenge60447762 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 03:01:31 -0800 <![CDATA[ Forhad has challenged himself to read 50 books in 2025. ]]> /user/show/90943636-forhad-juwain-sumon 11627
He has read 4 books toward his goal of 50 books.
 
4 of 50 (8%)
Create your own 2025 Reading Challenge » ]]> Review5968754660 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 02:58:26 -0800 <![CDATA[Forhad added 'American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer']]> /review/show/5968754660 American Prometheus by Kai Bird Forhad gave 4 stars to American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer (Paperback) by Kai Bird
I just had to share my thoughts on "American Prometheus" after my curiosity was piqued by watching the movie on him. It turned out to be a good read.

One thing I absolutely appreciated about this book is the depth of detail it offers, filling in the gaps that the film left out. It takes us through Oppenheimer's life, from his early years to his pivotal roles at Berkeley, Los Alamos, Princeton and even the challenging McCarthy era. This comprehensive coverage allowed me to truly understand and connect with the man behind the making of the weapon of mass destruction.

What impressed me the most is how the book serves as an inspiration for the film. Moreover, the writing style deserves applause, as it balances the narrative with just the right amount of character study and avoids overwhelming scientific jargon.

A well-written biography that I highly recommend to anyone interested in history, science or just an extraordinary life story. ]]> Review6364686072 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 02:54:23 -0800 <![CDATA[Forhad added 'Gerald's Game']]> /review/show/6364686072 Gerald's Game by Stephen King Forhad gave 4 stars to Gerald's Game (Hardcover) by Stephen King
Loved it, only one of his works that jolted me enough that I'm pretty sure as much as I love it, I'll never read it again. ]]> ReadStatus8884957535 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 02:51:40 -0800 <![CDATA[Forhad wants to read 'মূর্তিভাঙা প্রকল্�']]> /review/show/7189740350 মূর্তিভাঙা প্রকল্প by Mohiuddin Mohammad Forhad wants to read মূর্তিভাঙা প্রকল্� by Mohiuddin Mohammad
]]> ReadStatus8884954163 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 02:50:03 -0800 <![CDATA[Forhad wants to read 'Into the Uncut Grass']]> /review/show/7189737776 Into the Uncut Grass by Trevor Noah Forhad wants to read Into the Uncut Grass by Trevor Noah
]]> ReadStatus8884953629 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 02:49:47 -0800 <![CDATA[Forhad started reading 'After the Prophet: The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam']]> /review/show/7189727372 After the Prophet by Lesley Hazleton Forhad started reading After the Prophet: The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam by Lesley Hazleton
]]> Review7082310960 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 02:48:03 -0800 <![CDATA[Forhad added 'The Monkey's Paw']]> /review/show/7082310960 The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs Forhad gave 5 stars to The Monkey's Paw (Library Binding) by W.W. Jacobs
Eerie! ]]>