The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
- 308
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
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About the book
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales is a 1985 book by neurologist Oliver Sacks presenting narratives based on some of his patients. Sacks chose the title of the book from the case study of one of his patients who has visual agnosia, a neurological condition that leaves him unable to recognize faces and objects. The book became the basis of an opera of the same name by Michael Nyman, which premiered in 1986. While the book is often categorized as nonfiction, Sacks' private journals and correspondences have revealed that he embellished or fabricated some of its content.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.9 across 567 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 75% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Rankings average of 8.0. That is how 7.9 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.2 | 56 | 10% |
| Hardcover | 7.8 | 511 | 90% |
Frequently asked
What is The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat rated?
7.9 out of 10, from 567 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat worth reading?
Readers give it 7.9/10 from 567 ratings in open sources.
How long does it take to read The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat?
About 6 hours at an average reading pace — 308 pages.
