A fascinating book , written in a clear, concise style designed to appeal to all readers regardless of their background or pre-existing knowledge of the topic.
Dopamine is a truly fascinating chemical , produced by our own bodies, it is involved in many things ranging from sexual attraction to drug addiction, as well as creativity and mental illness. As the author says " Our dopamine circuits are what make us human. They are what give our species its special power. We think. We plan. We imagine. We elevate our thoughts to ponder abstract concepts such as truth, justice and beauty. Within those circuits we transcend all barriers of space and time. We thrive in the most hostile environments thanks to our ability to dominate the world around us. But these same circuits can also lead us down a darker path, a path of addiction, betrayal and misery. "
I found the way the authors broke down the subject into a series of topics worked well, each chapter flowed smoothly into the next, building on the ground covered in the one before, to create an educational and informative text that inspires the reader to look at the world around them through new eyes as they come to understand the impact of this tiny chemical compound on so many aspects of their daily lives. The focus throughout the book ranges from the personal such as love and addiction, to the more far reaching when they examine how dopamine influences things like political affiliation .
A fascinating and engaging read that had me hooked from the very first page.
I read and reviewed an ARC courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher, all opinions are my own.

Interesting, accessible study of the link between dopamine and behavior.
Favorite chapters were on Creativity and Politics.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Once I started reading The Molecule of More I couldn’t put it down. I was engrossed. The book is both engaging and informative. The Molecule of More dives into dopamine’s role in human behavior in a comprehensive and captivating manner. Dopamine is a chemical that is never really satisfied. It eagerly waits in anticipation of more. It has little regard for morality, emotions, rationality or how much one already has, subsequently propelling us to chase more…. sometimes for good and sometimes for not so good. If you want to understand how this neurochemical influences our everyday basic behavior or are curious about dopaminergic personality, start with this book. It’s well-written and compelling.