Book · 2021 · Zoology
Fuzz
When Nature Breaks the Law
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So, your last book was Fuzz. When nature breaks the law, it was about animals.
The best things said about it
The case that I talked about in fuzz was this was 1659 in a province of Northern Italy.
Mary Roach The Book Review · Sep 2021 Why people recommend it
Mary Roach's Fuzz investigates how the natural world intersects with human law through wild animal behavior and wildlife crime. The book was highlighted on The Book Review across several episodes. In July 2024, host Pamela Paul plugged the work during an interview, and guest Mary Roach later referenced it to share a historical anecdote about animal trials from 1659 in Northern Italy. Later, in September 2025, host Gilbert Cruz mentioned the book twice. First, he brought it up as part of a seasonal preview of nonfiction books that readers were looking forward to that fall, and shortly thereafter, he referenced it again during a discussion with the author, specifically noting its focus on animals and how nature breaks the law. Reviewers and hosts consistently pointed to its unique subject matter combining crime, science, and wildlife. Readers interested in quirky scientific explorations of everyday natural phenomena frequently encounter recommendations for this title due to Roach's trademark investigative humor and meticulous deep dives into strange legal and biological anomalies that surprise and entertain audiences across various literary and podcast platforms.
Every mention
Pamela Paul Mary wrote his latest book is called f does when Nature breaks the law 1
“Mary wrote his latest book is called f does when Nature breaks the law”
Gilbert Cruz So, your last book was Fuzz. When nature breaks the law, it was about animals. 2
“So, your last book was Fuzz. When nature breaks the law, it was about animals.”
“Last one is Fuzz When Nature Breaks the Law.”
Mary Roach the case that I talked about in fuzz was this was 1659 in a province of Northern Italy 1
“the case that I talked about in fuzz was this was 1659 in a province of Northern Italy”
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Mary Roach will be here to talk about her new book fuzz”
“she is the author of many books including stiff gulp bunk spook and now fuzz when Nature breaks the law”