A review by sharkybookshelf
The Golden Mole by Katherine Rundell

4.0

This wasn’t quite what I expected, but I still very much enjoyed it! I thought it would be species-specific and thus more detailed, but it’s actually short snapshots of (mostly) genera or families of animals which are all a bit unusual or frankly weird. The Greenland shark is included, so extra points from me, obviously 😉

Rundell writes with humour and wonder, keeping each entry accessible but full of fascinating facts. It is a lovely compilation of remarkable but often overlooked animals and, even though they are all threatened, the book manages to remain hopeful. The format makes it easy to dip in and out of as you find yourself with a few minutes to spare - a chapter goes nicely with a cup of coffee/tea.

An accessible, humorous overview of several wondrous but endangered families of animals.