RaveThe Philly VoiceI Contain Multitudes represents his first foray into book writing. Fortunately, Yong’s compulsively readable prose survived the transition, as did his uncanny knack for making difficult technical concepts accessible to lay people ... The strong narrative, rigorous reporting and fluid writing make I Contain Multitudes one of the most essential science books of the year. Yong’s wit, and endearing inability to pass up an opportunity for wordplay, are just a couple of the many bonuses that make it enjoyable, too.