Reviews tagging 'Medical content'

The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey

3 reviews

veggieloz's review

informative reflective slow-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Medical content

ivi_reads_books's review

emotional informative medium-paced

3.75

The plot might sound unusual at first, but the author writes beautifully about how a snail, brought in by her caregiver, becomes a comforting companion during her months of being bed-bound by a mysterious illness. 

By the end, you'll know a surprising amount about snails and gain insight into the author's experience with dysautonomia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

It's also a quick read—I finished the entire book in one sitting. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness and Medical content

samchase112's review against another edition

informative relaxing sad medium-paced

4.0

This was probably one of the most unique books I'll ever read. Tova Bailey's careful observations of a wild snail from her bed are insightful, informative, and beautiful. There was a lot packed into this tiny book, and when trying to explain it to others I found myself struggling. However, I wish I'd been able to listen to an audiobook, or even sit down and finish it in one afternoon. Stretching my reading out over days made the book harder to get through, even boring, and I had to push myself to pick it up. Even so, I'd definitely recommend this little guide to snails and life!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness

Moderate: Medical content

Minor: Animal death