I read the "really" short history by accident--and kept thinking it would be great for my grandson. Duh! Didn't realize there were two versions and I had the young people's version. Recommend it highly anyway. Bryson is a fine writer and the book is well researched. Only comment to book clubs: it is difficult to discuss because of the variety of information. You can't possibly tackle it all. It works better as in individual read than as a book club selection.

And now I start to get it!

Too complicated and dense for a book club selection but I liked the book. It does not do well as a book for group discussions.