A review by anna_m_k
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach

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.
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