Reviews tagging 'Death'

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty

249 reviews

miafromorchardstreet's review against another edition

dark funny informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Cannibalism and Child death

magicsidewalks's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Medical content

Even though she talks about death, she does it in a way that is easy to understand and in a lighthearted way.

rafacolog's review against another edition

funny informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Suicidal thoughts

eviethebookworm's review against another edition

emotional funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Death, and Grief

scrummyb's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Phew, this book is not for the faint hearted. Absolutely fantastic read, would recommend 100%, but with a cautionary warning. In my opinion, this book is mainly about two things: the actual nitty gritty (which will definitely have you gagging and shuddering) of death of the body, and an examination of rituals (or lack thereof in American society) around death. I made my way through this book with equal parts melancholy and also hopefulness. Hopeful about a new way to view death and how I can pay honor to it for both a loved one and myself. It's not only an informative read, but an entertaining one. The author tells her own story detailing her fascination with death (including her own suicidal thoughts), that reads funny, honest, and thought provoking. If you do decide to read this, be prepared that she discusses in detail what happens to all deceased bodies, including babies, suicides, violent deaths, and bodies donated to science. So if you're not ready to face that reality, I would hold off. Expect also some dark humor, that some might find crass, but I found appropriate considering the author's line of work.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Child death, and Death

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts

just_jeffrey0597's review against another edition

informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Very informative and leads to a thought provoking experience about death and dying in American society 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Cannibalism, Death, Grief, Death of parent, Child death, Dementia, Addiction, Drug use, and Drug abuse

mikaylawood's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Death

molliford's review against another edition

dark funny informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death and Death

dragonterriers's review against another edition

dark emotional funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Miscarriage, and Child death

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

dragonwithapen's review against another edition

challenging informative reflective fast-paced

3.5

There were some parts in the book that I feel like could have been treated with more care and thought behind it? But all around it was a great book that made a point to make you question your own mortality. Not your normal beach read, for sure! Still, a very enjoyable time :3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Child death, Suicide, and Death

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Miscarriage