Book · 2019 · Chernobyl Nuclear Accident
Midnight in Chernobyl
Why people recommend it
Midnight in Chernobyl by Adam Higginbotham is a gripping historical account documenting the untold story of the world's greatest nuclear disaster. Across multiple episodes of The Book Review, hosts and critics frequently lauded the text for its meticulous reporting and immersive storytelling. Gilbert Cruz and Jennifer Szalai highlighted the book on year-end lists, with Szalai calling the title fantastic and Cruz recalling how he listened to the audiobook during early morning weekend routines in the first year of the pandemic. Later, Cruz brought back the author to discuss his subsequent projects while reflecting on the massive impact of his debut. Guest Adam Higginbotham also shared promotional experiences tied to the title, noting how readers often asked him about his whereabouts when the historic nuclear accident initially occurred. Reviewer Jen Salai enthusiastically introduced and reviewed the title upon release, cementing its reputation as definitive narrative nonfiction. The widespread praise from critics and hosts alike underscores the lasting power of Higginbotham's meticulous chronicle, which continues to resonate with readers seeking a detailed accounting of Soviet-era hubris and human error.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Recommended
- Adam Higginbotham Discussed
- Jen Salai Recommended
- Jennifer Szalai Discussed
Gilbert Cruz — 7 mentions
“Adam higen Botham will be here to talk about his new book midnight in Chernobyl the untold story of the world's greatest nuclear disaster”
“the book again is called Midnight in Chernobyl the untold story of the world's greatest nuclear disaster by Adam higgenbotham”
“but before that number 10 is midnight in Chernobyl by Adam higgenbotham”
“his midnight in Chernobyl is something I listened to during the first year of the pandemic in audiobook format on early weekend mornings while doing my grocery shopping”
“all right in 2019 Our Guest on this week's episode published his first book The gripping accounts of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear plant and what was then the Soviet Union that book midnight at Noble was one of the book reviews 10 best books of that year”
“now regarding your last book midnight Chernobyl you you talked about the culture of secrecy and lies in the Soviet Union that sort of resulted in this explosion”
“Adam in the same way as your last book about Chernobyl had Pages upon pages about nuclear power plant technology don't say that you'll frighten people off but hold on there's always a but I wouldn't introduce that without but which is much like with midnight Chernobyl I read this book incredibly fast and I'm wondering how you work in”
Adam Higginbotham — 2 mentions
“initially to be honest which was that when I was promoting the Chernobyl book I was often asked if I remembered where I was when I heard the news that the accident had taken place”
“it's similar to what I discovered when I started working on the Chernobyl book which is that you're right I mean there's been an enormous amount written an enormous amount of Television coverage and films have been made about this”
Jen Salai — 1 mention
“so the book I reviewed this week is midnight in Chernobyl by Adam Higginbotham”
Jennifer Szalai — 1 mention
“I thought the Chernobyl book by Adam Higginbotham I thought was fantastic... so this is midnight in ch midnight in Chernobyl”