A Natural History of the Senses by Diane Ackerman

A Natural History of the Senses

Diane Ackerman

352 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

nonfiction history nature science informative reflective slow-paced
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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 play...

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Moods

informative 83%
reflective 66%
inspiring 38%
lighthearted 33%
adventurous 22%
relaxing 22%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%
funny 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 31%
fast 12%

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