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noahjmack's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
4tticb's review
4.0
Some of these topics are actually interesting and Idk what that says about my personality...
sarahdworjan's review against another edition
4.0
Unfortunately, I found the intentionally boring articles to be quite interesting. No sleep for me.
crystalisreading's review
4.0
In this case, the title does accurately reflect the contents. I picked up this book to read to an adult who was having difficulty falling asleep. The only hazard was that I started falling asleep before he did! Reading some exhaustive lists and/ or some of the drier academic/ scientific sections is mildly interesting and incredibly soporific. I'd suggest reading the book to one's self, however, instead of trying to read it to someone else, especially as there are many visual sections that can't be translated to reading aloud (mazes, spot the differences puzzles, word spirals, etc.). I think this could be part of a terrific nighttime ritual (cool darkened room, lavender essential oil, soothing nature sounds, etc.) with this book by the bedside for restless night. I think this is even one of those books that would be more effective with repeated reading. While initially one might be interested in why rain drops come in different sizes, or the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, or how to play Chopsticks, repeated reading would remove even the interest of novelty, and instead lull the reader even faster to sleep.
Meanwhile, since I don't have a problem falling asleep myself, I'm going to pass this on to others who do. If you need help sleeping, pick this up and give it a try. I'd love to hear if it works for others.
Meanwhile, since I don't have a problem falling asleep myself, I'm going to pass this on to others who do. If you need help sleeping, pick this up and give it a try. I'd love to hear if it works for others.
sparker190's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars on for interesting content.
2.5 stars off for not putting me to sleep.
2.5 stars off for not putting me to sleep.
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