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jmrprice's review against another edition
3.0
Quite interesting and definitely not for the queasy-at-heart, because… reasons that should be relatively obvious. No topic is too ‘gross’ and no mystery remains.
jwilding's review against another edition
5.0
As the NYT says, definitely her best yet. Eternal fan girl of Ms. Roach over here.
lethaldose's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first Mary Roach book but it will not be my last, her writing style is so fun that this book was a joy even with such a gross subject matter. I love these kinds of fun, entertaining and educational books. The book takes you on a trip from one end of your body to the other and all the fascinating science and history there is along the way. Don't let the subject matter scare you off, this really is a wonderful book.
A note on the audible audio version which I listened to, the narrator is fantastic, but the audio quality stinks.
A note on the audible audio version which I listened to, the narrator is fantastic, but the audio quality stinks.
hotaliens's review against another edition
informative
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
3.5
Not Roach's strongest book but one I enjoyed nonetheless :)
rachlawley's review
funny
informative
fast-paced
4.0
I think I’m a little bit in love with Mary Roach. I have never enjoyed learning about science, but here I am cracking up over digestive juices.
daumari's review against another edition
5.0
It was due so I spent the last 40 minutes before closing trying to get the last 90 pages. The last two chapters were more skimmed than deeply read, but I *did* get through every page (shame too, because the last one is about the microbiome and poop transplants. Poop transplants!) Always one of my favorite science writers, Mary Roach once again tackles a conversationally difficult topic (unless you're a biologist probably) with gusto, following the same path our food does from salivary gland to sphincter.