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As the subtitle proclaims, this is about human cadavers. Corpses. Dead Bodies. For all that, I found this a ... lively book. One thoroughly entertaining and informative even if at times gross. It helps that I'm not made particularly squeamish about the written word. There were instances in the book that had I been there with Mary Roach looking upon decomposing corpses or the embalming room I might have puked--so those so weak of stomach that they can imagine their stomach churning just at the th
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3.5 stars
Started to read this but it was a bit tough going and I switched to the audiobook. It was the right way to go. If you're squeamish, I'd skip it. If not, it's a fascinating journey about cadavers. ...more
Started to read this but it was a bit tough going and I switched to the audiobook. It was the right way to go. If you're squeamish, I'd skip it. If not, it's a fascinating journey about cadavers. ...more
An interesting topic and Roach certainly did her research. I found the juxtaposition of historic facts/stories and first-person accounts of her trips overseas to be a little unusual. But I appreciate that she investigated some far-fetched tales for our benefit.
As I was reading it, I found it funny that the stories about experiments/tests/practice on human cadavers didn't bother me as much as the ones about animals. I am a vegan, after all. ...more
As I was reading it, I found it funny that the stories about experiments/tests/practice on human cadavers didn't bother me as much as the ones about animals. I am a vegan, after all. ...more
Easy read, enjoyed every bit of it. Humurous, educational and entertaining.
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