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A review by ohclairebear
Secrets of the Octopus by Sy Montgomery
4.0
A huge thank you to this book’s publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review.
When I was a kid the first place my mom would make us go to, when we visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium, is to see the giant Pacific octopus. It’s always been one of my mom’s favorite animals. Of course they also hold a special place in my heart as well, but I always immediately associate them with my mom. When I saw this book I knew I had to read it.
Sy Montgomery does a great job at explaining the beauty and fascination behind these highly intelligent creatures. The book contains interesting research cases along with commentary from some of the world’s leading octopus experts. Breathtaking images of octopuses (I learned something new!) from around the world are shown throughout the book. The end includes 16 “Octoprofiles” about some of the discussed octopuses in the book. If you have any inclination to learn more about octopuses then this is a great start! You can bet that next time I see an octopus (probably in an aquarium but hopefully in a tide pool), I’ll look at them a little differently now.
Favorite quote:
“We are realizing that humans are not the only beings with sophisticated minds. Demonstrations of cognitive and emotional sophistication are all around us, even in the most unexpected characters.”
When I was a kid the first place my mom would make us go to, when we visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium, is to see the giant Pacific octopus. It’s always been one of my mom’s favorite animals. Of course they also hold a special place in my heart as well, but I always immediately associate them with my mom. When I saw this book I knew I had to read it.
Sy Montgomery does a great job at explaining the beauty and fascination behind these highly intelligent creatures. The book contains interesting research cases along with commentary from some of the world’s leading octopus experts. Breathtaking images of octopuses (I learned something new!) from around the world are shown throughout the book. The end includes 16 “Octoprofiles” about some of the discussed octopuses in the book. If you have any inclination to learn more about octopuses then this is a great start! You can bet that next time I see an octopus (probably in an aquarium but hopefully in a tide pool), I’ll look at them a little differently now.
Favorite quote:
“We are realizing that humans are not the only beings with sophisticated minds. Demonstrations of cognitive and emotional sophistication are all around us, even in the most unexpected characters.”