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This was a fun read! I can't say I knew about half of the species here mentioned, but now I know that even the smallest of insect can be responsible of the most heinous act :,)

(I'm joking. They are just trying to survive. It's not their fault if they do so through truly despicable means)

7seventythree3's review against another edition

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5.0

Nice cover and great title. It reads sort of like a field guide, with drawings, and interesting tidbits about some insects in history. I read it all the way through although it could be referenced by insect or chapter.
Having been raised in a household full of field guides and nature books (father was in college studying Entomology) one can hardly blame me for my unusual interest in insects and arachnids. I’m not entirely sure who else would like this book other than my dad. I found the morbid details satisfying. The "Zombie" chapter is probably my favorite.
The only things I didn’t like: It was very short, no actual photos of anything - bugs or diseases, and the fact that I didn’t think of this first.

theketchupmess's review against another edition

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informative medium-paced

5.0

absynth's review against another edition

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funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

I would've liked more detail, and also the info about 'American' colloquiums is incorrect, but the bug facts are lit.

mcatcarr's review against another edition

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funny informative fast-paced

4.75

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