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Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain

Maryanne Wolf
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Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

Book Brief

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Maryanne Wolf

Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain by Maryanne Wolf explores the evolution of the human brain's ability to read. The book delves into the neurological and cognitive processes behind reading, its historical development, and challenges faced by individuals with reading difficulties, emphasizing the transformative power of literacy on human thought and society.

Informative

Contemplative

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.3

8,473 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Maryanne Wolf's Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain receives praise for its engaging exploration of the history and neuroscience of reading. Readers appreciate Wolf's deep insights and accessible writing. However, some criticize the book's dense passages, which may challenge those new to cognitive science. Overall, it's an enlightening read for those interested in literacy and brain studies.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain?

Readers who enjoy Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain by Maryanne Wolf are typically interested in neuroscience, literacy, and cognitive science. They might also appreciate books like The Shallows by Nicholas Carr and Reading in the Brain by Stanislas Dehaene.

4.3

8,473 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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