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Mary Roach's Stiff
A Review of Stiff by Mary Roach Upon opening Stiff, the first thing that greets you is author Mary Roach’s biting wit. She starts the long journey of cadaver history by comparing death to a cruise, and it sets the tone for the book wonderfully.
This book is one of the best nonfiction books I have read in a long time. Roach uses dry humor and wit to accurately present facts and anecdotes about her research. Personal stories and her opinions thoughtfully intertwine with the research she has carefully conducted. I felt like I was having a dark, but hilarious conversation with an intimate friend. The last chapter, “Remains of the Author”, solidifies the connection between author and reader. Furthermore, Roach treats the dead with the utmost respect
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