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sksrenninger's review against another edition
2.0
2016 is turning into the year of unfinished books. The writing is thoughtful and descriptive, but I just couldn't get into it. I didn't care about the patients.
jessicajane's review against another edition
5.0
Oliver Sacks is just incredible. Once again, he tells stories of his patients in such a beautiful, personal way and I can't fault it. I particularly liked that this book only had seven tales, so each person was afforded the time for a more in-depth telling of their life.
The story of the colourblind painter led to literal days of pondering perception and how we construct reality and I just find it all so interesting, so will be reading another one soon :)
The story of the colourblind painter led to literal days of pondering perception and how we construct reality and I just find it all so interesting, so will be reading another one soon :)
brokensinkforaface's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
jon288's review against another edition
4.0
Some incredible, fascinating reports on neurologigally atypical patients. Told with great compassion and insight
rachelthecrook's review against another edition
5.0
To be truthful: I listened to this as an audiobook when going to bed every night so I was only conscious for ~1/3rd of the book. But as always, Oliver Sacks is a wonderful writer. I've heard criticisms saying he treats his patients too much like subjects to be observed, but I think he does a wonderful job at painting the world in which his patients live and doing justice to the uniqueness and value of their lives.