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cayleejanet's review against another edition
idk this is just a list i think it might have been better had it been grouped into sections of things that are related to each other but it also bothered me that some of the entries are way longer than others
ahomelibrary's review
“The Book of Phobias and Manias: A History of Obsession” by Kate Summerscale is an “easy to read” nonfiction characterized by its brief sections and concise writing.
Pub Info — Currently has a 3.68 average and almost 500 ratings on Goodreads. September 2022, Penguin Books @penguinbooks
Categories — Nonfiction, Psychology, History, Phobia/Anxiety & Fear, Trivia, Cultural History & Analysis
The Author — I really enjoy Summerscale’s books. She’s written the popular ‘The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher’ and award winners like ‘The Wicked Boy’ among others.
Quick Summary — This book is a collection of 99 obsessions from the well-known to the more obscure. The author provides case studies, connections to popular culture, and basic foundational info for each.
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Pub Info — Currently has a 3.68 average and almost 500 ratings on Goodreads. September 2022, Penguin Books @penguinbooks
Categories — Nonfiction, Psychology, History, Phobia/Anxiety & Fear, Trivia, Cultural History & Analysis
The Author — I really enjoy Summerscale’s books. She’s written the popular ‘The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher’ and award winners like ‘The Wicked Boy’ among others.
Quick Summary — This book is a collection of 99 obsessions from the well-known to the more obscure. The author provides case studies, connections to popular culture, and basic foundational info for each.
More Info & My Thoughts ⤵️
jennyjc's review against another edition
Just couldn’t make myself read this like a “real book.” It doesn’t feel linear, and it’s certainly not a narrative. This is more like a coffee table book.