As a huge fan of Radiolab, I came into this book with very high expectations. Knowing Oliver Sacks from that radio show, I knew he was the perfect encapsulation of the Platonic ideal of a professor - bumbling, erudite, and at times, immensely endearing. This book mirrors that in a way that is well-received but not surprising in any way. The stories here start off great, and are truly fascinating, but even I began to run out of steam part way through. Still, an overall pleasant read, but I was expecting a bit more.