Viney captures the full range of nontwin response, among much else.

A handsomely produced anthology of twin representations..

A dazzling, illustration-rich book.

Tracks the history of twin study and scholarship in the scientific community, some of which has revealed stories of twins unknowingly separated at birth and making uncannily parallel life choices..

Scintillating.

Viney often focuses on controversial studies and the belief that identical twins have a paranormal connection, expressing mild skepticism but only after providing many vivid anecdotes. Other authors delve more deeply, but it’s unlikely that any match his spectacular illustrations, which occupy as much space as the text. A visually fascinating study featuring dazzling photographs and artwork..