: Science as a Candle in the Dark Well I can certainly see why this book was rated with five stars. I found Sagan’s book, “: Science as a Candle in the Dark” one of the most eye-opening books that I have read in a very long time. I must admit that when this book was first presented to me I doubted just how great this would be. Here in my head I was thinking “Okay I don’t want to read a book about engineering I want to do engineering.” But the thought process went on and I must admit it was well worth reading this book. Althoug ....