A review by mandler_
Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History by Bill Schutt
3.0
An interesting look into the topic of cannibalism. From the animal kingdom to the various human examples of cannibalism, Schutt delivers an interesting, quick-witted look into the history of the consumption of same-species flesh.
While I picked up this book to learn more about human examples, I was surprised to learn more about the different animal species, including spiders, dinosaurs, and fish. I enjoyed the interesting new perspective into the events of the Donner party, which I had never known.
However, about three-fourths into the book, after talking about cannibalism for so long, the book delved into less interesting stories and struggled to hold my attention. For this, I rated the book 3 out of 5 stars: interesting topic, funny/inviting writing, new information, yet, a little bit too long and dry near the end.
While I picked up this book to learn more about human examples, I was surprised to learn more about the different animal species, including spiders, dinosaurs, and fish. I enjoyed the interesting new perspective into the events of the Donner party, which I had never known.
However, about three-fourths into the book, after talking about cannibalism for so long, the book delved into less interesting stories and struggled to hold my attention. For this, I rated the book 3 out of 5 stars: interesting topic, funny/inviting writing, new information, yet, a little bit too long and dry near the end.