The book received extremely favourable reviews, with New Scientist proclaiming that "if you could only ever read one science book, this should probably be it".[2] Peter Forbes of The Independent praised Dawkins' inclusions, stating that "every reader is likely to make a discovery or two".[3] Steven Poole in The Guardian described it as "a beautiful volume" and "a labour of love" on Dawkins' part.[4] A number of science bloggers did criticise the lack of women scientists included in the book.[5]