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informative
medium-paced
This was an interesting read. I don’t really know what to expect. And also, when I picked it up, I didn’t notice the subtitle, I.e. that’s this book is specifically about Joseph Lister.
The gruesome parts of this book are compelling, and the parts about Joseph and his methodology, as well as the weather he was with his students were super interesting. I felt like a book meandered a little bit, but it was still enjoyable.
If you’re into medical history and people trying wacky things, discrediting what it actually works, and more check out the podcast Sawbones. I think the did an episode about this guy!
The gruesome parts of this book are compelling, and the parts about Joseph and his methodology, as well as the weather he was with his students were super interesting. I felt like a book meandered a little bit, but it was still enjoyable.
If you’re into medical history and people trying wacky things, discrediting what it actually works, and more check out the podcast Sawbones. I think the did an episode about this guy!
adventurous
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
This is my first book in the series!
This is definitely a book for younger kids, even though it deals with some intense topics! With that being said, it’s childish but deals with topics, like death and cannibalism in an accessible way, having jokes jokes, and banter between the individual who is telling the story, and the two who are listening.
Even for a kids book, I found myself really engaged with what was happening. I was mad about the choices. That mean we’re making to endanger their families. Let’s smash the patriarchy!
One thing that I think would’ve made this book a little bit better, even though it was kind of out of scope, would’ve been a slightly more accurate and well rounded portrayal of the Native American tribes. In this book, it talks about how the native Americans did not respect the treaty but, I think it would’ve been more fair to highlight that they were taken of.
This is definitely a book for younger kids, even though it deals with some intense topics! With that being said, it’s childish but deals with topics, like death and cannibalism in an accessible way, having jokes jokes, and banter between the individual who is telling the story, and the two who are listening.
Even for a kids book, I found myself really engaged with what was happening. I was mad about the choices. That mean we’re making to endanger their families. Let’s smash the patriarchy!
One thing that I think would’ve made this book a little bit better, even though it was kind of out of scope, would’ve been a slightly more accurate and well rounded portrayal of the Native American tribes. In this book, it talks about how the native Americans did not respect the treaty but, I think it would’ve been more fair to highlight that they were taken of.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Death, Cannibalism, Death of parent
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I plan to read the rest of the series. My husband recommended this book!