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bookish_arcadia's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
incorrectemily's review against another edition
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
pretty cool richard
saracox's review against another edition
4.0
I don't think this is a book I would immediately pick up if I saw it in the shelf. Although I have an interest in pathology (it was actually one of the career paths I considered at the young age of 13 when having to decide your GCSE options), I'm not so interested I would read about it. But this book surprised me! Dr Shepherd has been on hand for numerous high profile and high death count incidents. His story telling is phenomenal. I was so sad to read how forensic pathology eventually took its toll on his mind, but was glad to see he pursue with his interest. This is definitely a thankless job. And this book has given me so much insight. If you are a bit squeemish, this really isn't for you. There were times I felt, while reading, not engaged in the text but I was brought back after a while and towards the end when he talks about PTSD it is clear why writing style alters within the text.
rachaelwinterling's review against another edition
4.0
I truly am in my nonfiction era and I am loving it! This was a fascinating read from a man who assisted with forensic pathology cases ranging from 9/11 to the death or Princess Diana. What an incredible piece of work about an incredible career. I’m going to send a copy to my grandfather, who worked as a pathologist for a large portion of his life. It was so cool to see what kind of work he did, because he never talks about it.