It's such an interesting topic! Those mathematicians were SO impressive and it's frustrating that gender and skin color were hindering them so much. Just imagine how far we would be if people of color and especially women had the same access to universities and recources as white men. But let's admit it: I'm never going to finish this book. The writing is very very detailed. So many people get introduced, so many colleges and events mentioned. It got so confusing, especially as only the last names where used. Lots of times I forgot who was male or female, or who was white and who was black. As a non-american it felt like I was missing vital background information about colleges and areas. Or I needed a chart about the people in the book, their gender, race and scientific backgrounds. I hate to say it but The Movie Was Better. It conveyed the emotions of the female scientists much better than this very dry book.