Spare Parts The Story of Medicine Through the History of Transplant Surgery by Paul Craddock Narrated by Paul Craddock

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I received a digital copy of this audiobook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Sometimes when listening to a nonfiction audiobook they can come across as dry especially if the narrator does not feel a particular connection with the subject matter. This book however is read by the author so there is a true feeling of what he found peculiar or funny or strange or sad or exciting. This makes the storytelling even more engaging. Plus as an American I think it’s fairly common that we enjoy a British accent (which this guy has) I mean I would listen to Benedict Cumberbatch read the phone book.

I work in a field that is medicine adjacent so I had a keen interest in the subject matter and while I do think this book would be interesting for anyone I will say up front I had no idea how many dogs lost their lives in the name of medical science so if that’s something that will bother you this may not be a good fit.

The book does address more recent advancements but primarily spends its time in the early days of transfusions, organ transplant, skin grafting, anatomy and the development of medical knowledge.

Fascinating listen. 5/5