69 pages • 2 hours read
Mary RoachStiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Mary Roach's Stiff is lauded for its witty, humorous approach to the macabre topic of cadavers, offering educational insight with a light-hearted tone. Critics appreciate its detailed research and accessible writing style. However, some find the humor inappropriate given the subject matter. Overall, it's celebrated for making a difficult topic engaging and informative.
Who Should Read Stiff?
Readers who relish quirky, science-infused explorations of unusual topics will enjoy Stiff by Mary Roach. Comparable to fans of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, they appreciate humor and insight into macabre subject matter, particularly the fascinating world of human cadavers and their posthumous journeys.
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