As all of the other reviews point out, it should be pointed out somewhere on Netgalley that this is a sample. Quite the bummer. You cannot review material objectively based on 1/4 of the full manuscript. The review reflects this, and not the content.

Like other reviewers, I can't give a full review as this was only a sample of the book, featuring the first chapter. From what I have read, I would definitely give the full book a try (potentially as an audiobook) as I like the conversational style, albeit it does become a little bit mocking in tone on occasion. This book certainly looks at some interesting ideas, some of which fill me with dread and others that would be brilliant! Probably a little lacking on the science side, but for the lay reader, a good intro to the subject.

I'm sorry to say I really didn't enjoy this sampler and I didn't make it all the way through. I found it very wordy without actually getting much across and found the writers mocking other scientists ideas (not matter how outlandish) unnecessary, made me not like then much and therefore now want to continue

What a total bonus surprise this book was! I loved it-  sophisticated science and a fantastic attitude. The chapters are set up from big backwards and the authors set each chapter up well. 
They explain the practical considerations that can seem not to so sexy, for instance the impact of weight on rockets and the implications on expense and design, and weave them into the overall idea and program.

The clarity and the humor are a great and easy combination to read, so both educational and fun. I have not enjoyed a book this much since the Martian. Loved it!

I really didn't know what to expect, when I came across Soonish on NetGalley, but decided as it is just a sampler of the book, to download and read the first chapters anyway. 
I'm glad I did, because it turned out to be my type of book. 
The authors try a future prognosis. Will we travel to Mars? Will we be able to "clone" organs or will my brain replace my iPad interface in the future? 
As the answer to such questions, even with the best research, can only be an assumption, the authors approach the subject with a certain irony and the overall tone is light and cheerful, but that doesn't mean, the book offers some simple quirky, fun facts. 
Actually, the contents come across as well researched and the book offers a lot of interesting information AND it's still very easy to digest and understand. 
I also think the cover image is fabulous. 
The book is now on my wishlist for my birthday and I'm looking forward to read it.

Note: my copy of this book was only partial, covering only the first section of the book. That section related to space travel and asteroid mining. Which, while somewhat interesting, happens to be the topics I was least interested in reading about. I did enjoy the light and conversational tone that the book took in explaining issues and possible solutions.

I found it difficult to give this due consideration as a sampler only gave a snippet of the book.

Zach and Kelly Weinersmith have joined forces to explore 10 things about technology.

The fact that I have no scientific background did not matter.  This is a must for fans of SMBC, and the humour helps in their various descriptions.

I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are all my own and completely unbiased.  My thanks to NetGalley for this opportunity.

This was a pleasant surprise! Science, as we all know, is highly technical and just bloody complicated at its core, yet captivating like nothing else when you look at it from the surface. So how to combine these two aspects? In a funny, quirky way, just like my favourite sci-fi writers had done in the past! I already knew most of the facts and data in this preview, but that didn't discourage me from enjoying it thoroughly. The drawings were really funny, too, and the page design was a joy to look at. I may just put the complete book on my wishlist!

This was just a sampler, but it did its job in that I would order it for the library.
The light-hearted way in which it is written is a fresh approach to what could easily become a science-heavy bore. Personally I’m not into space-related stuff so probably won’t read the full length version, but I know there are customers who would love it.

A lighthearted look at an interesting array of subjects. It's written with a particular style, which was clearly attempting to make these subjects and concepts easier to grasp, but I did find that this bordered on the cynical or flipppant a little too often for my taste. I quite enjoyed the taster, but I think if I had the whole book to read I'd skip bits and focus on certain chapters which were of more interest to me.

A reasonably interesting book exploring the evolution of technology. It was fun and informative but I wasn't blown away. I found myself skipping bits and skim reading. It was funny in parts but not written in a way that kept me engaged.

First up thanks for fulfilling my wish. Secondly, sadly I just couldn't get into this book. I thought this would be a fun book about various topics, but I had to drag my butt through the introduction. It had some funny bits here and there, and also the random illustration, but other than that... it just didn't grab me. And this may have to do with me reading it online/on my tablet. I have noticed that sometimes books just work better in physical form.

Fun and fasvinating look at the changing face of the future. I would love to read the full title.

An interesting and amusing take on how life might be in the near future.  Great little book as a gift or for dipping in and out of.

Note: This was a sample, not the whole book.

I am a bit of a space nerd, however I'm not very good with the whole science part. I always get a bit 'lost' with things I can't reasonably comprehend (I'm a logical thinker - a lot like Mr Spock!).  A lot of times I'll start to read about space exploration & give up because it starts to sound a lot like Klingon to me, and I get frustrated that I don't really understand a lot of it. However from the sample of 'Soonish' I read,' I understood. It's a fascinating delve into the hows and whys of space travel, along with stories, explanatory similes  - I will definitely be seeking out the full version of this book (I'd LOVE an audiobook!), and if you've any interest in space, but aren't really sure where to start, I'd recommend you do too.

Interesting vision of how space exploration and flight could develop and what the future could possibly mean for the human race.

I enjoyed this sampler, but my interest waned halfway through. I wouldn't seek out the whole book, but that's just a matter of personal taste.

I only got access to the sampler. But from the sample I got I thought it was very good. The comic strips were funny, fitted with the text, and in some cases carried on progressing stories. The language used in the body of the text was informative but also fun with little quips. The subject matter was well balanced between looking forward and relating to current advances or past incidents. I feel I learned a lot, even just from a sampler, and I imagine the full book would be excellent read for anyone with half an interest in the (immediate) future of space exploration

Unfortunately it wasn't what I was expecting.  It is well written  but the content didn't grip me totally. I guess I didn't read the blurb well before starting, .

The ideal guide for those who want to understand the fascination with science fiction.  

This is an easy to understand guide to the exciting world of technologies which are probable not impossible and explains why predictions are so hard to make.  This just makes Steve Jobs look even more clever in coming up with innovations that were possible and successful!

It's also a quick catchup on the evolution of technology in a fun and humourous style that makes this an easy read for a non-fiction.

I want to give it to every 11 year old, girls and boys, to inspire them in all that's out there to still be discovered or created. Man has set foot on the moon and lived in space but that's such a small step in the galaxy let alone the universe.  

After reading this I felt inspired and reinvigorated. An apt companion for all science fiction lovers.  I hope there's regular updates as the author's predictions become reality.

I received a free copy from net galley.com for my fair and honest review.