A review by xonicolaxox
Corrupt Bodies: Death and Dirty Dealing in a London Morgue by Peter Everett

5.0

The world of pathology is one which has always fascinated me but that I knew little about. This book was an interesting account of the life of Peter Everett, a former mortuary superintendent, throughout his career. There were insights into the day-to-day running of a mortuary and the unique struggles the author faced in his role, as well as details of cases and post-mortems that have stuck in his mind all those years. On a surprising note, the descriptions of the author's mental health before, during and after his breakdown was unexpected but a raw and detailed account that I believe was brave of him to explore. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and was definitely opened up to the effects and dire consequences a stressful work life can have.