The Science of Breaking Bad, Donna J. Nelson
The Science of Breaking Bad, Donna J. Nelson
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The Science of Breaking Bad

Author: Donna J. Nelson, Dave Trumbore

Narrator: Tiffany Morgan, Tom Perkins

Unabridged: 8 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/25/2019


Synopsis

All the science in Breaking Bad—from explosive experiments to acid-based evidence destruction—explained and analyzed for authenticity.

Breaking Bad's (anti)hero Walter White (played by Emmy-winner Bryan Cranston) is a scientist, a high school chemistry teacher who displays a plaque that recognizes his "contributions to research awarded the Nobel Prize." During the course of five seasons, Walt practices a lot of ad hoc chemistry—from experiments that explode to acid-based evidence destruction to an amazing repertoire of methodologies for illicit meth making. But how much of Walt's science is actually scientific? In The Science of Breaking Bad, Dave Trumbore and Donna Nelson explain, analyze, and evaluate the show's portayal of science, from the pilot's opening credits to the final moments of the series finale. The intent is not, of course, to provide a how-to manual for wannabe meth moguls but to decode the show's most head-turning, jaw-dropping moments. Trumbore, a science and entertainment writer, and Nelson, a professor of chemistry and Breaking Bad's science advisor, are the perfect scientific tour guides.


About Donna J. Nelson

Donna J. Nelson is a professor of chemistry at the University of Oklahoma.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sumit

Breaking Bad is one of television's greatest series. With a darkly gripping storyline, strong characters, excellent direction and some brilliant storytelling, it will remain one of the greatest TV shows ever made. If you have watched Breaking Bad, a lot of the key points in the show revolved around......more

Goodreads review by Brian

At first sight I'm probably not the best person to review this book as I have never watched Breaking Bad (apart from repeatedly seeing bits of episode 2 when I played it more than 50 times while battery testing laptops) and have no desire to do so. However, I am very interested in how fiction portra......more

Goodreads review by Jack

A fun read for fans of the series. The authors truly know their science, and it’s laid out in such a way that’s informative without ever feeling stuffy or confusing. As a fan of the show, this was a great dissection of all the scenes in the show where science was used (spoiler: it happens a lot). Hi......more

Goodreads review by April

Awesome insight into many of the science scenes of breaking bad. I would give it all 5 stars, but I didn't understand over half of the chemistry sections (😏). Was like being in organic chemistry all over again - confusing & tedious, lolol. But I got the gist of it! Hah. Thanks to my friend Jack Conn......more