Where's My Jetpack?: A Guide to the Amazing Science Fiction Future That Never Arrived Audiobook

" the future is now and not impressed, hovercraft, dolphins, lots of fictional items still being refined or in development. "

" This book answered a lot of my questions. "

" It's a little dated. I'd like to see an update on the things that were in progress when the book was published. "

" Cute and amusing gift book--that's the aim, anyway. Written by a scientist, but it's impossible to tell from the idiotic write-ups and lame jokes that make some of the most interesting science-fictional ideas (jetpacks, robot servants, universal translators, teleportation) into the most impressively boring pablum. Don't bother. "

" A pleasant enough little book that I finished in a matter of hours. It reads more like a series of short, humorous articles out of Popular Science than anything else. The tone is light and breezy, almost funny in spots. Almost scholarly in spots. Don't expect too much and you won't be too disappointed. "

" A great book detailing all of the science and technology we've all waited to see for years. It's easy to read, funny and has some great nostalgia references throughout. "

" the book is good that answers those nagging questions that always pop up when reading or watching science fiction and full mysteries. but i feel "the boy who played with dark matter" is better read. "

" It's a quick read, both amusing and informative, about the technology promised by 40s and 50s sci-fi that isn't around yet. Or if it is around, how advanced is it, where is it going, and why am I not using it? Good fun, and nicely illustrated by Richard Horne. "

" It read like a quicker, streamlined version of Physics of the Impossible with lots of humor thrown in, but that's not a bad thing at all. It's a quick and very enjoyable read, and my favorite Daniel Wilson book. "

" A cool concept (writing a book about things that sci-fi writing/movies assumed would exist by now) executed somewhat poorly. It wasn't a really neat discussion as much as just a bunch of small features on things that anyone with an interest in sci-fi already knows. "

" Poor choice in audiobook. Delivery loses all tongue in cheek tone. Will have to read again later when my ebook list isn't so long. "

" Funny. I mean laugh out loud funny. May even buy a copy funny. "

" Great bathroom reading book ... tells you why popular sci-fi gadgets are somewhat impractical. "

" An easy to read style combined with an informative tone and a glib sense of humor make for a great overview of things that could have been, still might be or (surprisingly in some cases) already are. "

" There's some very intriguing information here that I would have enjoyed reading about in greater detail. Unfortunately, the author chose to sacrifice much of the science for very obvious attempts at humor. "

" Amazing and stuff. I'm so articulate. "

" Fun, geeky science book. Super quick read. "

" A fun and entertaining look at the shining future all those sci fi books and comics have been promising for decades. I laughed out loud a number of times and the narrator gives a great deadpan reading. Fun and frothy. "

" Seems like a good concept, but I found this tiresome quickly "

" All I can say about this book is why is it in the part "Robot Pets" they don't talk about K-9 from Doctor Who but show a drawing of him?? "

" Shorter and more blurby than I was expecting. Like blog entries, go figure. Clearly-explained science for us non-science folks, with a nice sense of humor. Fun random factoids that are handy at parties. "

" Disappointing fluff. "

" If you've ever lamented the fact that you don't yet have your flying car, this book is for you. "

" Read my review at The Beak! "

" It was funny and informative. Also quite interesting to see how much things have changed since 2006 to today. "

" A fun book at the future that never was. "

" A cool concept (writing a book about things that sci-fi writing/movies assumed would exist by now) executed somewhat poorly. It wasn't a really neat discussion as much as just a bunch of small features on things that anyone with an interest in sci-fi already knows. "

" I listened to the audio version ... a very tongue-in-cheek guide to the developmental status of various technologies commonly associated with science fiction. It lagged at times, but overall it was entertaining. "

" An easy to read style combined with an informative tone and a glib sense of humor make for a great overview of things that could have been, still might be or (surprisingly in some cases) already are. "

" answers why we never did get that jetpack or our flying cars! "

" If you've ever lamented the fact that you don't yet have your flying car, this book is for you. "

" I was expecting a bit more depth of science & technology, plus a bit more humor. But not bad... "

" Shorter and more blurby than I was expecting. Like blog entries, go figure. Clearly-explained science for us non-science folks, with a nice sense of humor. Fun random factoids that are handy at parties. "

" Amazing and stuff. I'm so articulate. "

" A fun and entertaining look at the shining future all those sci fi books and comics have been promising for decades. I laughed out loud a number of times and the narrator gives a great deadpan reading. Fun and frothy. "

" This book answered a lot of my questions. "