SuitabookThe toilet
Raphaël Fejtö
- Reading
- Read it as a short history, pausing to map each change in waste disposal. Use the memory game afterwards, and invite questions about which explanations or pictures were surprising.
- Themes
- Sanitation, waste disposal and river pollution: The book describes changing ways of removing waste, including Roman public toilets, street waste and later sewage systems connected with cities and rivers. It appears to explain how sanitation arrangements changed over time and why polluted water formed part of the story, rather than presenting a fictional adventure.
- Making an ordinary object interesting: The book treats the toilet as a familiar object whose origins and development are explored through anecdotes and illustrations. Its stated approach is to make overlooked everyday objects fascinating through true stories, amusing anecdotes and charming illustrations.
- Worth knowing
- Expect direct discussion of human waste, unpleasant smells, polluted water and dirty water. The presentation is described as humorous, but the full wording and illustrations may determine how strongly these details land.