56 pages 1 hour read

Oliver Sacks

Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

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Reviews & Readership

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Oliver Sacks's Musicophilia captivates readers with its exploration of music's impact on the brain, blending scientific insight with human stories. Pros include Sacks's empathetic narration and accessible prose. However, some critics find the case study format repetitive. Overall, it is praised for illuminating the profound connection between music and neurology.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Musicophilia?

Readers who enjoy Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks are often fascinated by the intersection of neuroscience and music. This book appeals to those who appreciated The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Sacks as well as This Is Your Brain on Music by Daniel Levitin. Ideal for readers with curiosity about how music impacts the brain and human behavior.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Music
Science / Nature
Psychology
Themes
Values/Ideas: Music
Natural World: Nurture v. Nature
Identity: Mental Health
Genre
Psychology