This was easily one of the best books I’ve read, especially in the last year or two. It aims at a very specific type of reader, but if you like non-fiction medical stuff, technical and occasionally gory, with a sense of humor — then try it. If you like Mary Roach, particularly Gulp — try this. The writing style and subject reminded me a lot of her work. “Mine is a gruesome job, but for a scientist with a love for the mechanics of the human body, […]