A review by otherashley
Morgue: A Life in Death by Vincent Di Maio, Ron Franscell
4.0
Fascinating look into the world of forensic pathology and the role it plays (or doesn't play) in our justice system. I found it particularly interesting that we have only about 500 forensic pathologists working in the US. Even more so that the incredibly outdated "coroner" system (an elected position in which you require zero medical background or training) is still running rampant.
This book delves into some high profile and highly disturbing cases, and I feel like I should mention there are a few that focus on very very young children so, be aware of that. Getting a behind the scenes look into the more factual aspects of these cases that oftentimes people simply don't want to hear makes you want to be a more objective observer when things like this happen. It touches on the role the internet and social media now plays in stoking the "outrage machine" and the effect it has on high profile cases.
I highly recommend this book if you're a lover of true crime, the books [b:Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers|32145|Stiff The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers|Mary Roach|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1347656489s/32145.jpg|1188203] , [b:Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory|25189315|Smoke Gets in Your Eyes And Other Lessons from the Crematory|Caitlin Doughty|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1436549658s/25189315.jpg|39962326] or other books that feed your morbid curiosity.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
This book delves into some high profile and highly disturbing cases, and I feel like I should mention there are a few that focus on very very young children so, be aware of that. Getting a behind the scenes look into the more factual aspects of these cases that oftentimes people simply don't want to hear makes you want to be a more objective observer when things like this happen. It touches on the role the internet and social media now plays in stoking the "outrage machine" and the effect it has on high profile cases.
I highly recommend this book if you're a lover of true crime, the books [b:Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers|32145|Stiff The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers|Mary Roach|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1347656489s/32145.jpg|1188203] , [b:Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory|25189315|Smoke Gets in Your Eyes And Other Lessons from the Crematory|Caitlin Doughty|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1436549658s/25189315.jpg|39962326] or other books that feed your morbid curiosity.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a copy in exchange for an honest review.