Will Storr vs. The Supernatural: One Man's Search for the Truth About Ghosts by Will StorrMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Just finished a re-read, and it stands up to my original five star rating. An open-minded cynic's investigation into the paranormal, but also an examination of the people who believe, experience and reject it. The book finishes with more questions than it starts with, but gives an overview of the range of experiences, delves into a little history, and surveys the scientific literature on the subject of ghosts, hauntings, possession and the afterlife.
This book will appeal not just to fans of the occult, but anyone who's heard a story or seen a thing they can't explain. The writing is sharp and funny, and Storr immerses himself in his studies. He shows compassion for the looniest, but has little patience for the charlatans. In these subjects, you see the ground being laid for his next project - Heretics: Adventures With The Enemies Of Science - which is also terrific.
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