Melissa A. Barton has reviewed The Sun Kings for bookslut.com. She says, “The Sun King is a compelling account of how astronomers came to understand solar flares, sunspots, and magnetic storms. It is also a vivid portrait of the scientific climate of a vanished era. Clark’s research is meticulous and clearly presented as an interesting story, moving naturally between events and people as the narrative demands.  The Sun Kings is an excellent and fast-paced read for anyone interested in astronomy, history, or human drama …”

You can read the full review here.