Interesting subject and lots of fascinating bits. But the herky-jerky changes in tone and pacing keep the reader off balance. Think John McPhee-lite. I'm a big fan of popular science "creative nonfiction", but it was a bit hard to stay engaged with this volume. That said, there are certainly lots of interesting sections, and so having to do some skimming here and there is probably O.K. on balance.

This review is for an advanced copy of the book.
Robin George Andrews has created an extremely accessible and readable book on volcanoes—which is not a sentence I ever expected to write. Volcanoes are evocative and fascinating and have captured humanity's imagination for as long as there have been people. And Andrews' style makes their natural wonder all the more captivating. A trained volcanologist as well as a science journalist, Andrews makes the complexities of volcanoes feel simple and demystifies the processes that create volcanoes on our world and beyond—and explores why they are so important.
Super Volcanoes is an enjoyable read, but a little uneven in its pacing. It is a book that is accessible for the layperson yet deep enough for science aficionados. Recommended for anyone interested in the subject or anyone interested in popular science

I'd never thought about the moon and other planets when I thought about volcanoes, so this book offered an explanation of them that was more thorough than I've reaad before. It was accessible to a casual reader even though a couple time I had trouble wrapping my brain around the thoughts of volcanoes on Mars and Venus. This is a good addition to a public library collection.

Are you wondering how much danger a super volcano actually is? Are you wondering about the science of super volcanoes? Are you at all curious about volcanoes in general? You should definitely pick up this book and enjoy it!

This book demystifies the concept of super volcanoes while at the same time giving us an in-depth look at numerous large volcanoes on Earth and other bodies in our solar system. It's written in a style that's easy for a layperson to understand and follow. Informative and entertaining, it's a good choice for anyone interested in earth science.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

I seem to be reading a lot about volcanoes lately (books and online articles), and "Super Volcanoes" is among the best. Robin George Andrews takes us on a journey around the earth (and below the seas), and into the solar system. This is written simply, so even the beginner can easily grasp the concepts, and makes this a fast, fun, and enjoyable read.

My thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley. This review was written voluntarily and is entirely my own, unbiased, opinion.

I have always been fascinated with Volcanoes so this was a treat to read from start to finish, with very little scientific 'jargon'.
Robin takes you on a fascinating journey from the submarine volcanoes in the deepest parts of the ocean, to Mars, Venus and the Moon.
What I love about this book, is that it doesn't just focus on the popular 'supervolcanoes',' such as Yellowstone.
The interviews with other scientists are a brilliant touch. People who are passionate about their research can explain things better than anyone else, and they make the book even more interesting.
It took me longer than expected to finish this, because I spent most of it Googling bits and pieces that really interested me.
Would highly recommend this to readers of a certain newspaper that seems to be obsessed over Yellowstone

Super Volcanoes was a light, fun and informative popular science read. This book is great for people who don't know a lot about the topic because it covers a broad range from historical volcanoes to land volcanoes to sea volcanoes and even into space describing volcanic activity on our moon and several other planets. I enjoyed the combination of history and science. My favorite chapter was the one about volcanic activity on our moon. This is a topic that was a fascinating read, and that I haven't thought much about previously. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in return for an honest review. I enjoyed it a lot!

Really insightful and entertaining book about a very dangerous subject. Loved all of the in-depth stories surrounding some of the world's most volatile volcanoes. Really recommend this for those wanting to know more on the subject. Lots of history and facts that I wasn't aware of.

I was really looking forward to reading this book since I know so little about volcanoes but my hopes were dashed on the rocks of reality. Robin Andrews holds a Ph.D. in volcanology but while claiming to also be a science journalist this author is one of the worst writers that I have ever encountered. The book may be excellent but can not get past the jejune prose in order to find out.