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Good. But not enjoyable. Basically a gross-out book. Definitely better than the previous book by the author that I read. This book shows signs of editing and choices, but not consistently - some stuff was there just cause. I found this book an effort to get through, especially at the beginning. I had to read without thinking deeply about what I was reading and it made reading a lot slower. And required an alternative much lighter book to switch to. I'll probably give the author one more book.
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Not for the faint of heart / squeamish, but it was a good read which had me laughing out loud at times. It was a sheer sense of curiosity that drew me to the book when I first saw it pop up on one of my Goodreads friend's shelf, and I'm glad I picked it up. It's got me wondering what I would like "done" with my body after I die -- I've always thought cremation was the way I wanted to go, and that the funeral industry is just that -- an industry that is looking to make money off of other people's
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At times a little disturning but hysterical and informative! I look upon the dead in a whole new light.
Great, funny, engaging. Could be more in depth but that would make it longer.
Another great book by Mary Roach - funny, entertaining and insightful. I will admit that the first few chapters had me on the verge of barfing (literally) but that doesn't mean it wasn't worthwhile!! :) Very very good.
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This was good and enjoyable, but I found it a little less cohesive than Bonk. I failed to see the big picture, the overall importance, and instead was satisfied being amused by the zany facts about death research.
So beautifully written. So intriguing. No, it isn't poetry. It's a book about dead bodies. But I almost forgot! Looking forward to reading the rest of Mary Roach's works.
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