Douglas Brunt The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel Reviews Summary
Ratings Breakdown
Rated 4.6 by 537 people
Pros from Reviews
- Intriguing story
- Well-researched
- Humanizes Rudolf Diesel
- Interesting historical context
- Easy to read
- Reveals the importance of Diesel engine
- Details Rudolf Diesel's life
- Thoroughly researched
Cons from Reviews
- Binary explanation of disappearance
- Lack of detail on Diesel's financial condition
- Disappointed with the title
- Mystery element in the book
- Limited focus on disappearance
- Inclusion of unrelated characters
- Not enough focus on Diesel's accomplishments
- Involvement of big business and politics
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