I listened to this as an audiobook on and off ver 2 years. It was read so incredibly well read and the anecdotes and practical applications of the science were great. If you have any general interest in science and the way the way the world works, from trees to ducks feet, pearls to orbits there's loads of fascinating snippets.

I don't think it's a book to read in one go as there's a huge amount of scientific content, but it's perfectly accessible. If you remember any of your science GCSEs then you'll be able to follow most of whats going on.