And Then You're Dead: What Really Happens If You Get Swallowed by A Whale, Are Shot From A Cannon, or Go Barreling Over Niagara

And then you're dead
Cody Cassidy and Paul Doherty, PhD
Monday, May 20, 2019


Yes, on the surface this book sounds depressing. The authors bring a dry sense of humor to each scenario that effectively balances out the cringe effect of rather gory descriptions. The humor alone made me laugh out loud more than any book in recent memory. It also made me incredibly annoying to be around because I was constantly trying to get people near me to read the parts I found funny. The science behind their explanations is fascinating though, even if I didn't understand all of it, I could keep up. Some of the situations described have actually happened and those stories add another layer of explanation and fear to the scenario.

So if you would like to know how you would fare if you lived in a nuclear winter (not well) or if you were the ant under a magnifying glass, this is the book for you. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys speculating the outcome of unlikely situations, has an over-active imagination, and people who just like to read humorous books.

Written by Amanda W.