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A review by lfagundes
Into the Silent Land: Travels in Neuropsychology by Paul Broks
2.0
some really sad and introspective moments in this book, but overall it wasn't for me.
it was kind of like the author was trying too hard to be poetic and deep, to make the reader feel these poignant situations. but neurological disorders don't really need any literary tricks to get across their poignancy and sadness, so mostly i ended up rolling my eyes or skimming over his poetic musings.
harold klawans and oliver sacks are waaaaaay better at writing this kind of neuro-case study.
that being said, i want to repeat that there are some beautiful parts of "into the silent land."
it was kind of like the author was trying too hard to be poetic and deep, to make the reader feel these poignant situations. but neurological disorders don't really need any literary tricks to get across their poignancy and sadness, so mostly i ended up rolling my eyes or skimming over his poetic musings.
harold klawans and oliver sacks are waaaaaay better at writing this kind of neuro-case study.
that being said, i want to repeat that there are some beautiful parts of "into the silent land."