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The Nocturnal Brain: Nightmares, Neuroscience, and the Secret World of Sleep by Guy Leschziner
jolli_gee's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Have I started tracking my sleep? Yes.
I may have to visit his clinic now….
I may have to visit his clinic now….
sendmeapeach's review
4.0
Interesting, insightful. Written for a wide audience without sounding too esoteric for a layperson or too reductive for the scientific community
jamz02's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Leschziner does an exceptional job detailing numerous sleep conditions and disorders in a way that is approachable, clear, and engaging. The real-life stories of the patients dealing with these conditions help solidify the readers understanding of the conditions and how it would affect them in their daily lives. I really enjoyed this read!
jacss's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Highly interesting and in parts very surprising! Switching between anecdotes and the science behind the problems made for an easy-to-read guide to the nocturnal brain.
Here and there the introductions of the patients annoyed me, when physical (but non medical) appearances were described. When reading this type of book, I am not looking to hear how smartly dressed someone is, or how really, rather beautiful they are.
Here and there the introductions of the patients annoyed me, when physical (but non medical) appearances were described. When reading this type of book, I am not looking to hear how smartly dressed someone is, or how really, rather beautiful they are.
pejahanako's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
4.25
My first true introduction to sleep neuroscience, and a thorough overview of the related disorders. Leschziner's writing isn't anything mind blowing, but the case study format of this book makes each piece of knowledge personable and memorable. So many quotes are included which shows a lot of journalistic mastery, and facts are interspersed without the usual density of neuroscience literature. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, found it quick to read, and learned an incredible amount for just one book.