Black holes are some of the most intriguing and awe-inspiring objects in our Universe. Where else do space and time flip roles and the end of time waits for you, no matter what you do? There are many popular science books about black holes available to the curious reader, but there are few like this. Black Holes is not your average light bedtime reading, and you'll need your full concentration to follow all the Penrose diagrams. But fear not: although this is a heavy book, conjuring many memories of head-scratching in general relativity lectures, the authors do a very good job of guiding the reader.
The book starts with the basics of spacetime, giving you the tools you'll need to navigate your