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Reviews tagging 'Animal cruelty'
Die fabelhafte Welt der Leichen by Mary Roach, Michaela Grabinger
54 reviews
anna_m_k's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
fast-paced
4.5
Funny, informative, but ultimately respectful of the dead, this is a fascinating read. There are some sections, such as the one on medical cannibalism, that I felt were more on the irreverent side of irreverent humor and required a bit more seriousness. But overall I recommend the book to anyone who is curious about the many ways cadavers are, and have been, used in science and some alternative options to burial and cremation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore, Medical content, and Cannibalism
chetofuor's review against another edition
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gore, Blood, Medical content, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, and Car accident
readerette's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
slow-paced
4.5
She makes a few statements that are really about her personal morals rather than anything scientific or journalistic, but aside from that, this is a delightful book. It is not as gory or gag-inducing as I anticipated (chapters 10 and 11 being the most egregious for me). If you've never read other articles or books, or watched shows or films about dead bodies, this book might present a challenge for you, but the humor and relatability of the author's journey to understand cadavers helped me to keep reading and learning and not get distracted by morbid themes or thoughts.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Blood, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Minor: Gore and Cannibalism
vikii's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Death
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