“[A] vivid, fast-paced, economically-written biography.” - Library Journal
“Charles depicts Haber’s rise and fall in quick, well-considered strokes.” - San Francisco Chronicle
“[A] thorough, sensitive, beautifully written account…. It is hard to imagine that a more insightful portrait of Haber.” - Washington Times
“[A] fascinating but sobering tale of a scientist who made a Faustian bargain for success.” - Science News
“[A]n outstanding work, and one which should be mandatory reading for critics and cheerleaders of science alike.” - New Scientist
“Charles tells [Haber’s] story with clarity and vigour.” - Financial Times
