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A review by lisabarksdale
Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky
5.0
Informative and entertaining! I took a boat tour of a Maine island this summer, and the captain/tour guide referenced this book frequently. He painted a very bleak picture of the current state of the ocean, but the history he shared was so intriguing that I bought the book immediately after the trip. I was not disappointed!
Reader beware, this book is a cautionary tale in many ways, and the ending is not a happy one. It is certainly worth reading though if only to have a better understanding of the great extent to which fishing has shaped our history. I had no idea! Mark Kurlansky tells the story in such a way that you are amused enough to prevent depression. It's easy and fun to read, and you are essentially learning the things you might have missed in American and European history class. As an enthusiastic eater of fish, I especially appreciated the inclusion of old cod recipes! If you are a fish eater and/or an appreciator of little-known history you will definitely enjoy this short look at our history viewed through the cod lens!
Reader beware, this book is a cautionary tale in many ways, and the ending is not a happy one. It is certainly worth reading though if only to have a better understanding of the great extent to which fishing has shaped our history. I had no idea! Mark Kurlansky tells the story in such a way that you are amused enough to prevent depression. It's easy and fun to read, and you are essentially learning the things you might have missed in American and European history class. As an enthusiastic eater of fish, I especially appreciated the inclusion of old cod recipes! If you are a fish eater and/or an appreciator of little-known history you will definitely enjoy this short look at our history viewed through the cod lens!