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Mary Roach

Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law

Mary RoachNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

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Mary Roach

Fuzz

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Fuzz, Mary Roach delves into human-animal conflicts, exploring issues from deadly bear and cougar attacks to property damage by gulls and tree falls. Employing humor and extensive research, Roach investigates efforts to mitigate these problems while probing deeper questions about coexistence and the inherent value of life. The narrative intertwines the practical, philosophical, and sometimes grim consequences of our coexistence with wildlife. The source material discusses violence against animals.

Informative

Humorous

Adventurous

Playful

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.1

28,985 ratings

70%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mary Roach's Fuzz is praised for its humor, engaging writing style, and thorough research on unusual topics in nature and human conflict. Readers appreciate her wit and ability to make complex subjects accessible. However, some critique the book for a lack of depth in certain areas and a somewhat scattered narrative. Overall, it offers an intriguing and entertaining read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fuzz?

Readers who relish humor-infused science writing will adore Mary Roach's Fuzz. Fans of Roach’s earlier works, such as Stiff, or Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything, will enjoy her quirky, inquisitive look at wildlife-human conflicts, delivered with wit and rich curiosity. Perfect for those who love learning through laughter.

4.1

28,985 ratings

70%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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