James V. Rauff recommends it to "anyone interested in the history and mathematics of the Riemann hypothesis". Reviewer Don Redmond writes that, while the even-numbered chapters explain the history well, the odd-numbered chapters present the mathematics too informally to be useful, failing to provide insight to readers who do not already understand the mathematics, and failing even to explain the importance of the Riemann hypothesis. Graham adds that the level of mathematics is inconsistent, with detailed explanations of basics and sketchier explanations of material that is more advanced. But for those who do already understand the mathematics, he calls the book "a familiar story entertainingly told". Notes External links Publisher's web site 2003 non-fiction books Mathematics books Books about the history of mathematics