A Natural History of the Senses
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Average rating3.8
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Ratings4
Average rating3.8
Diane Ackerman's lusciously written grand tour of the realm of the senses includes conversations with an iceberg in Antarctica and a professional nose in New York, along with dissertations on kisses and tattoos, sadistic cuisine and the music played by the planet Earth. “Delightful . . . gives the reader the richest possible feeling of the worlds the senses take in.” —The New York Times
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a few nice turns of phrase did not make up for the fact that this was so flowery, my eyes sometimes glazed over
‰ЫПIt began in mystery, and it will end in mystery. However many of life‰ЫЄs large, captivating principles and small, captivating details we may explore, unpuzzle, and learn by heart, there will still be vast unknown realms to lure us.‰Ыќ
This was a beautifully written, informative book about the five senses. Ackerman's descriptive writing kept me engaged and I enjoyed learning about the different ways we perceive the world.
