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Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood - Community Reviews back

by Oliver Sacks
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Hellen
Hellen rated it 12 years ago
Nice book, only 3 stars because I was expecting more about the boyhood than the chemical. I think this book is more interesting and readable to those who are interested in a brief history of chemistry than those who are interested in a memoir of Oliver Sacks.
Gender- and genre-bending
Gender- and genre-bending rated it 14 years ago
Great read, but at times I wished this book contained more memoir and less history of chemistry (and I love chemistry).
elisas8
elisas8 rated it 16 years ago
i love oliver sacks' case studies and learning about neurology from his writing. this wasn't as fun for me, but it still was full of interesting and sometimes amazing information. this book is purely focused on chemistry, and people who have no interest in chemistry would not enjoy this at all. h...
Chrissie's Books
Chrissie's Books rated it 17 years ago
I feel totally terrible on giving up on this book. It is a very good book, but I believe it will not be readable for many. Or maybe I should put it this way – it cannot be appreciated as it should be unless you either have a thorough knowledge of chemistry or are willing to read the book slowly and ...
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