A Natural History of the Senses by Diane Ackerman

A Natural History of the Senses

Diane Ackerman

331 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 84%
reflective 63%
inspiring 36%
lighthearted 31%
adventurous 21%
relaxing 21%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
hopeful 10%
funny 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 29%
fast 11%

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