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starscattered's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Beautiful, clever, and thought-provoking. This is a wonderful novel and I tore through it (definitely didn’t stick to the Life’s Library timings on this one, I started it early and I honestly couldn’t put it down). This part biography, part memoir is a real lesson in nuance and how we see (and how we should see) the world around us. Stunning.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
Moderate: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
jennifer_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
A refreshingly honest, gentle narration of an interesting story. The true beauty of the book lies in its second half-- the culmination of the author's (and David Starr Jordan's) life experience. Why Fish Don't Exist is an interesting combination of science, philosophy, good, evil, beauty, ugliness, and a search for meaning. The care with which the author writes about the misunderstood members of society feels respectful and earnest, not patronizing or pitying. A well-written, thought-provoking read. Would recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Abandonment
Minor: Infidelity and Murder
peevishbird's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Medical trauma
quinwithonen's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, and Suicide attempt