Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex Audiobook

" Very quick reading and highly entertaining. "

" Seriously, it's for book club! "

" This book is fascinating. Mary Roach approaches a taboo topic with wit and grace. I definitely learned from this book and it spurred many interesting discussions with Daniel. "

" My favorite of Roach's yet. "

" You will spend the whole time with your mouth hanging open, going, "no way!" A fascinating read! "

" Boring--I think her best book is Packing for Mars and the Stiff. "

" I really enjoyed Roach's other book about Space so I thought this too would be interesting. It's really only mildly interesting. While the subject is sex, it's mostly focused on the scientific aspects of sex. The book is by no means titillating (which is not a bad thing). It's very technical. Too technical. There are occasionally funny moments (especially when Roach participates in some of the research). Others comment that if you skip the footnotes, you miss a lot of good stuff. This is somewhat true, but I found the number and length of the various footnotes to be excessive and distracting (and hard to ignore when they sometimes take up half the way). There are certainly interesting characters in the book and there's some interesting background on the history of sex research. But, in the end, the book left me unsatisfied and I ended up skimming the last half of the book as it just couldn't keep my interest. "

" I simply adored this book. It was hilarious, informative, well-structured, thoroughly researched, and a blast to read. "

" witty and and amusing. I love this author "

" Fascinating and, at times, hilarious. Not one for the kiddos, but a fun read for adults. "

" Funny lady, funny book. Makes me want to read all of her others. "

" I went on a Mary Roach bender earlier in 2011. It was fun. If you've never taken on her semi-scientific investigations, I recommend them. "

" A good book about fucking. "

" It was really entertaining and educaional! "

" I Enjoy Mary Roach's writing, but her book Bonk put me to sleep. I've started Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers and she got me in the first chapter. What does this say about me? Your guess is as good as mine. "

" Very interesting, a little too much information at times, but keeps it at a good pace. "

" Well-written book on sex research over the years. Manages to be informative without being voyeuristic. Focuses mostly on research on heterosexual sex, but other preferences mentioned as well. "

" Overall, the least informative of her books, probably because of my background in talking about sex, but often laugh out loud funny. (Particularly good to read out loud, in public places! "

" This was definitely one of the strangest books I read -- very scientific in details yet also humorous/irreverent. Kudos to Roach and her sainted husband for volunteering to be subjects in various sex laboratory experiments for the sake of science. "

" I get the appeal of pop science, and I'm normally into it -- for some reason this didn't rub me the right way (har har). "

" This had me laughing out loud! Not sure I learned anything I really needed to know, but it delighted my inner Beavis & Butthead. "

" I love her writing style, but I am not impressed with the content. "

" Amusing and interesting, though it seemed to miss some of the mirth and spunk of her earlier, Stiff. "

" Liked it but not as well as "Packing for Mars" or "Stiff". "

" This is one of the few books that the kindle version doesn't work. There are tons of footnotes that are relegated to the end on the kindle. These notes made a huge difference in the read. They add humor and insight. "

" Engaging, fascinating book. Lots of information about interesting and frequently bizarre sex research. I look forward to reading more of Mary Roach's books. "

" I love Mary Roach's voice.. it's like talking to your favorite educated, but snarky friend. Enjoyed this very much, informative as well. "

" not her best but still fairly entertaining "

" Yup, already read this one. Crazy to not remember that when I started. It's an enjoyable read, quick paced (yuk yuk) and the footnotes are THE BEST part (yuk yuk)! Good beach book, lighthearted. "

" Ah, well, as usual, science's dichotomous bent forces the author's hand. Enjoyable read, though! "

" Strange and wonderful, and ideal to make you feel really creepy on the train. "

" Really funny but informational approach. Very entertaining. "

" Very informative book, and the material is presented in a fun way. I can't say I really wanted to ever know all of what was presented, but that doesn't mean it wasn't interesting! I think I'll leave the life science research to the life scientists and stick with earth science, though... "

" Fabulous reporting. Laugh out loud funny. Educational. "

" Highly entertaining and interestung peek into the world of sex research. "

" Laugh out loud funny at times and full of demented asides and footnotes. Roach has a refreshing way with words and material. "