4 / 5 ⭐️‘s 

 

"Midnight in Chernobyl" by Adam Higginbotham 

 

This is a DETAILED work of investigative journalism that chronicles the events leading up to and following the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986. 

 

The author delves deep into the complex political, social, and scientific factors that contributed to the disaster and the subsequent cover-up by the Soviet government. 

 

Higginbotham's meticulous research and vivid storytelling make for a gripping and haunting read that sheds new light on one of the most catastrophic events of the 20th century. 

 

This was a recommended read in my ALA reading journal and is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the true human cost of nuclear power and the dangers of government secrecy.