Soul of an Octopus
by Sy Montgomery
Overall Rating: 4/5
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Writing: 5/5
Summary: Sy Montgomery explores the science around octopuses while sharing her emotional and sometimes philosophical experiences volunteering with New England aquariums and her own personal diving trips.
Impression: Most of the time I was reading this book, my husband got used to me wandering out into the living room to say, "Hey, listen to this! Did you know..." and then reading something randomly amazing about octopuses. Montgomery's prose is engaging and colorful, mixing both hard science and personal observation in a manner that keeps your attention on how incredible these animals really are.
Conclusion/Recommendations: I thoroughly enjoyed the book, though it was heavier on the philosophy and lighter on the science for my personal tastes. It's definitely a great book to whet your appetite for deeper exploration into cephalopod research.
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