A Natural History of the Senses

a few nice turns of phrase did not make up for the fact that this was so flowery, my eyes sometimes glazed over

‰ЫПIt began in mystery, and it will end in mystery. However many of life‰ЫЄs large, captivating principles and small, captivating details we may explore, unpuzzle, and learn by heart, there will still be vast unknown realms to lure us.‰Ыќ

This was a beautifully written, informative book about the five senses. Ackerman's descriptive writing kept me engaged and I enjoyed learning about the different ways we perceive the world.