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A review by nadia
Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight Loss Drugs by Johann Hari
challenging
informative
medium-paced
4.5
This book wasn't what I thought it was going to be — a lot more focused on Ozempic and the business and drama behind it — but I was really fascinated by what it was — a book about the history of obesity, food, the industry, and the varying cultures around it, weight loss drugs, the evolution of human biology, and more! I appreciated the mix of personal memoir, pop science, and journalism/narrative nonfiction, and I liked Hari's narration. There were a few times where I felt like the structure was a teeny bit messy and the scope of the book strayed a little, but overall very very good and it's got me realising just how much everything is set up against us when it comes to maintaining a healthy body and lifestyle!
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