A review by iszys
The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World by Patrik Svensson

informative reflective medium-paced

2.75

I really enjoyed the parts that were about eel biology and the history of studying eels. Unfortunately, about half the book was an autobiographical account of eel fishing. There's also an odd tangent about faith. It's sad to be reminded that many humans are only interested in nature so they can dominate it. Give me a book about a non-cuddly animal that isn't mostly about killing and eating them please!
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