56 pages 1 hour read

Mary Roach

Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

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Before You Read

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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.

Reviews & Readership

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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.

Recommended

Reading Age

14+years

Book Details

Topics

Science / Nature

Animals

Crime / Legal

Themes

Natural World: Environment

Natural World: Animals

Life/Time: Mortality & Death

Genre

Humor