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The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness by Sy Montgomery
2 reviews
kathleencoughlin's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
3.0
Interesting book about Montgomery's fascination with octopuses and the relationships she builds with them and their aquarists.
Moderate: Grief and Animal death
Minor: Ableism, Blood, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, and Suicide
merleing's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
2.25
This book was less focused on learning about octopuses, and more on the author's personal/emotional journey, almost an autobiography, and very self-congratulatory. About 2/3 of the way through, the author has several comments regarding people who use wheelchairs, walkers, etc that's super ableist and implies that animals see that as weak/an easy target.
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Racial slurs
About 2/3 of the way through the author has several comments regarding people who use wheelchairs, walkers, etc that's super ableist and implies that animals see that as weak/an easy target. Also briefly includes slurs for Romani people.
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