Bought for my eight year old nephew who absolutely loved it.
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I don't do book reviews like you keep seeing, as I find that some give too much of the plot away and I personally hate that, as it makes the book not worth reading. I much prefer to take the authors back cover write up as a review as it can either intrigue you enough to read the book of provide you enough information to make you decide that the book is not for you. My review rules are: The more stars, the more I liked it. If there are too many typos or errors the less stars I give If the storyline or plot is poor or contains too many errors, the characters are too weak, the ending lacking something, then the less stars I give. Simple, uncomplicated and to the point without giving anything away. Some of the books I read have been given to me by the author as a pre-release copy and this does not bias my reviews in any way
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Those bits of useless information you never really wanted to know but cone jn Gandy every now and then. A very light read tgat you can pick up and put down. A boredom. Buster.
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Mildly entertaining, but some of these facts are incorrect, and can easily be verified (eg the Sun does not contain 98% of the Solar systems matter, it is around 99.8% - so the value is out by a factor of 10). Lazy authorship. Too much seems to be left hanging as ‘was it aliens?’ When other possibilities have not been explored.
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I really enjoyed this book. The stories cover a vast array of different topics and subject areas, which makes it perfect for anyone who likes to learn fun little general knowledge ‘fact-lets’. The tone is informative, yet humorous, with the author’s voice shining through to tell each story with his own slant. I dipped in and out of this book over the course of a couple of days as the format was great for doing just this. The stories included are all quite short, providing just enough information about each topic to give a good picture. I was intrigued by quite a few of the weird and wonderful facts, so I fully intend to look into some of the content in greater depth. An excellent collection of stories which are most definitely interesting! Thank you to the author and LibraryThing for providing me with a review copy free of charge in exchange for an honest and unbiased view.
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Grandchildren loved reading the book
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Bought as a gift , they were happy 😀
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A great bathroom book! I have read this book once and am skipping through it a second time. There is a slight American bias, but a very interesting read.
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As someone who has been a voracious reader and seeker of knowledge for more than 7 decades my interests range from the hard traditional scientific to the often strange esoteric. This is why while browsing on Amazon when I came across this 228-page soft cover book (Interesting stories for curious people by Bill O’Neill) I decided to purchase it. Even though I was familiar with many of these fascinating stories; nevertheless, I loved this book because of the sheer volume of material it contains on a wide variety of stories. The other thing I loved about this book is that each story is short and concise, which makes for easy and enjoyable reading. Some of the interesting stories include the following: “E.T. are you out there, how did Superman die, the hole into hell, the haunted town, the city that wouldn’t die, I’m Billy the kid, not your average aliens, the deadliest comet, animals that don’t age, iceberg alley, the sky Samurai, bombs away” and many, many other intriguing stories. If you love reading about unusual and fascinating stories you may want to check out this book. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Never trust a politician: A critical review of politics and politicians).
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Purchased as a gift. Pleasantly surprised at the quality and thickness of the book. A lot of interesting facts that are only 2-4 pages each. I feel this would be a good “ bathroom reader” book.
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Haven't read it yet, but had a quick look and it looks interesting.
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"Interesting Stories for Curious People" is a lighthearted, educational read that offers a fascinating array of stories designed to engage curious minds. It’s a perfect choice for anyone who loves learning about a variety of topics in a fun and accessible way. Whether you're looking to pass the time or gain some new knowledge, this collection offers something for everyone, making it a great pick for curious readers of all ages. If you’re looking for a book to entertain and educate without overwhelming you with deep academic content, this collection is a great addition to your reading list!
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Author Bill O’Neill has authored many books on Trivia and stands as somewhat of an expert in this field! His topics include movies, football, baseball, wars, rock music, simply random trivia facts and US States. Now with a nod to providing interesting reading material while passing the time at home, Bill offers a cascade of stories that provide not only entertainment but also so educational topics! Providing an overview of the topics of interest in this book, Bill outlines his content in the Introduction – ‘This book will introduce you to some of the strangest facts on the face of the earth. You’ll learn about a Kansas town that people claim is so haunted that many call it the “Gateway to Hell,” as well as an urban myth about a Soviet drilling expedition that may – or may not have – opened a portal to Hell. You’ll learn about historical facts that were more than likely overlooked in your history classes. How Alexander the Great dies, how Cleopatra died, what happened to American Indian leader Sequoya, and the truth about Christopher Columbus’ expedition are just a few of the historical stories you’ll read about…You’ll read about a star that is many times bigger and brighter than our own, what will happen when computers become self-aware, what causes “brain freeze,” and how the government has been actively searching for extraterrestrials.’ And if that tasty intro doesn’t convince you to explore this fascinating book, add in stories about pop culture, sports stories about athletes, and even a few true crime tales to boot. Not only is the book entertaining – it is also very instructive. For those familiar with Bill O’Neill’s talent for tickling the brain, this book is a must read – one of his best. For those who are simply looking for solid entertaining reading to while away the hours, welcome to the field expert! Highly recommended – especially during these times… Grady Harp, March 20
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