i myself be a physics student and and i have to say i think this be one of the best popular introduction to string theory that out there . the elegant universe manages to make the entire topic of string ( although it actually m ) theory accessible to a wider audience . some popular science programme feel that the best approach be just to throw the audience in at the deep end and throw technical jargon at them without so much a an explanation and and present the theory in a boring and stale style . this programme go through concept such a general relativity and quantum mechanic and and explain the issue that need to be resolve between the two so we have a coherent theory that can be apply to the universe on both a large and small scale . i suppose some could say it slow and take too long to get to the interesting stuff like extra dimension and wormhole and but the thing be represent that against the point . explain string theory from the start be nigh on impossible without at least mention the physic at it base and and the way it explain in the elegant universe be clear and entertain . whether you will like this program really do depend on if youre willing to perhaps be initially dumbfound by some of the idea that greene present represent extra dimension and warping of spacetime aren not exactly prevalent in everyday life and be they . but and if you persevere with some of the more exotic concept in this programme and you will find that it will give you an insight into the research that drive the world of physic today . and if youre study physic and well and it great entertainment as well a you will be likely able to follow this and appreciate it even more .