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"Indians, Saini observes, have 'a unique freedom to explore the edges of what's believed to be possible'... Saini's vivid portrait of hi-tech India reveals a country in a hurry. No one knows how long it will take, but India's present economic expansion is a reminder that more than 1,000 years ago it had a scientific culture as advanced as any in the world." - Financial Times

"Saini has produced an eye-opening survey of scientists in today's India. It shows in meticulous detail that, pockets of excellence notwithstanding, the overall state of Indian science and technology continues to be dispiriting... Engagingly written and remarkably objective, Geek Nation shatters many myths while not discouraging guarded optimism... First-rate [as] reportage." - The Independent

"Saini is well qualified to explain why Indians are 'famous for being swots, nerds, dweebs, boffins and dorks' and whether India can become a scientific superpower... she sees the nation's strength lying in its toleration of the bizarre and 'wacky': scientific progress, she argues, is about 'nurturing that nutty, indefinable love of answering questions'." - The Guardian

"In her quest to chart the rise of science in India, Angela Saini takes you on an entertaining journey. With engaging, first-hand accounts she explores gleaming technology hubs, visits space centres and labs researching GM crops. Along the way, she introduces the stories of a compelling cast of 'geeks'... a vivid impression of a nation emerging as a scientific contender." - BBC Focus

"Saini's reporting brings the people and place to life, revealing the many obstacles that Indian science still faces, while encouraging optimism in its pursuits." - COSMOS, Australia

"Saini’s book is what every science journalist in this country has secretly wished to live at one point of time or the other... Saini has the potential of becoming the Xuanzang of Indian science — picking up bits and pieces from a slice of history when India’s science is truly coming out of its cocoon to take wings. She turns these anecdotes into a highly readable travelogue. The book will have its place in history as one that recognised the trends of the time and scribbled interesting notes on the margins." - Subhra Priyadarshini, Editor of Nature India

"THE WINNING FORMULA: In her book, Saini travels around the country meeting scientists who range from the brilliant to the bonkers... many entertaining and informative stories. Saini has a genuine talent for describing science." - Patrick French, The Sunday Times

"A combination of sharp personal observation and an uncluttered style" - Sunil Sethi

"Angela Saini.. has squarely put science exploration in the country on the world map... interesting people, fascinating places, riveting anecdotes and gripping revelations." - The Bengal Post

"In these days of quick reading and one-dimensional plots, Geek Nation comes as a breath of fresh air. It's a combination of substance and style, of fact, fiction and storytelling to make for some wonderful reading... Angela points to the potential of Indian science without going overboard. Her views are backed by strong facts, a result of intensive research and travels across science centres in India." - The Hindu

"A gripping narrative based on facts... I recommend Geek Nation to all those who would like to understand what Indian science is all about." - Chemistry World

"Delightful... This witty book deals with India's greatest assets - geeks! Everything falls into place succinctly, making it a great read for geeks as well as the rest of us." - Wow! Magazine, Hyderabad

"A sophisticated and nuanced analysis of the factors promoting and inhibiting India’s geeky culture, telling as much about India as the science and engineering the country produces." - Alan Kotok, Science Business

"She’s not starry-eyed, doesn’t mind burning a few formidable bridges for the sake of truth and always takes facts with a fistful of salt... At a time when science writing is beset by arid literature, Saini’s writing gives her already interesting premise a masterful and penetrating feel." - Business Standard, Mumbai

"In a pithy, engaging and radiant style, Saini synthesises the various cultural, historical, psychological factors which in part explains India's resurgence as a centre of engineering and scientific excellence." - E&T Magazine

"Angela Saini, a British engineer and science journalist, offers sound research and scrupulously balanced reportage from the forefront of Indian science... Saini arrives at an accurate analysis of India’s problems. I suspect that in her logbook you will find something you didn’t know about your country. I know that I did." - Asian Age

"Saini is even-handed, acknowledging the relentless pressure on young students that drives many to suicide, but also making a case for the Indian ability to create brilliant, imaginative researchers." - Nilanjana Roy, Business Standard

"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Eye-opening, warmhearted and cliché-free, her book gives Indians' minds the respect so often and so easily given to their spirit." - Wanderlust

"Angela Saini's book is an engaging travelogue through some of the happening places in Indian science." - Times of India

"A pioneer in an area of research that not many have ventured into with the degree of enthusiasm revealed by Saini." - The Telegraph, Calcutta

"The best thing about Geek Nation is Saini’s intelligent and chatty writing style, which lets her casually throw in words like riboflavin and sputum without making the book feel like a textbook. Saini’s honesty and curiosity make Geek Nation special... it’s inspired a delightful book." - Mumbai Boss

"The book presents a refreshingly balanced and lucid analysis of the potential of Indian scientists, engineers and inventors." - The Sunday Indian

"Splendid stories that no one else devotes any printing space for... Geek Nation will tell you how scientists are changing India, bit by bit. How there is a world beyond the hi-tech metros, that's gearing up to reap the benefits of technology. And how science is not just about slick gadgets and giant leaps to the moon. It's about the sweat and toil and dreams of thousands of faceless Indians, who do what they do, for the pure passion of doing it." - CNN IBN

"Stories are presented as vivid vignettes gathered from all over the country... Geek Nation's emphasis on personalities and places provides an engaging introduction for those who want deeper understanding than facts and figures alone can provide." - New Scientist Culture Blog

"Why are Indians such a bunch of geeks? Angela Saini goes in search of the truth behind the stereotype... those who want to understand how India is shaping up as a scientific superpower will find it a worthwhile and engaging read" - New Scientist

"I was reminded in some ways of Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything. So many books get compared to Bryson's in an attempt to hitch a lift on the coattails of its success, but the similarities here are real - the very personal touch, a combination of travelogue and investigation through interview and a real sense of humour... All in all this is an engaging and eye-opening exploration of a subject that traditionally we rely on clichés to understand, providing a much more informed and effective understanding of the progress of Indian technology." - Popular Science website

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"Our non-fiction superlead for next year, says head of Hachette India" - Hindustan Times, Mumbai