This book is hard to categorize but each of the senses gets its own chapter and the author, in a somewhat rambling style, discusses the sense in terms of its physiology, biology, history in arts and literature, and her own experience. Although some of us objected to the writing style (too many tangents), the book does make you look at your own sensory experiences differently and we had a good discussion.

Very interesting information on the senses, with smell probably being the most nebulous but provocative...reads like a text book, though, so be aware it is not a story.