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Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? And other Questions about Dead Bodies

Caitlin Doughty, Dianné Ruz
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Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? And other Questions about Dead Bodies

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020

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Caitlin Doughty, Dianné Ruz

Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? And other Questions about Dead Bodies

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

232

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? And other Questions about Dead Bodies by Caitlin Doughty and illustrated by Dianné Ruz offers candid and educational answers to common and quirky questions about death and decomposition. Through a series of engaging questions, it provides insights into funeral practices and the science behind bodily processes after death.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

48,174 ratings

81%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? And Other Questions about Dead Bodies by Caitlin Doughty, illustrated by Dianné Ruz, delights with its witty yet respectful exploration of death-related questions. Readers appreciate Doughty's engaging, humorous tone and factual insights, though some find the macabre subject matter unsettling. Illustrations by Ruz enhance the book's charm.

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Who Should Read Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? And other Questions about Dead Bodies?

Readers who enjoy Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? And Other Questions About Dead Bodies by Caitlin Doughty and Dianné Ruz are curious about death and the macabre, appreciate dark humor, and seek approachable, factual information. Fans of Mary Roach’s Stiff or Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty will appreciate this book’s wit and charm.

4.4

48,174 ratings

81%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

232

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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