The Soul of an Octopus
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The Soul of an Octopus

by Sy Montgomery

2015•Documentary•261 pages

Taste attributes: documentaryanimalsslowfresh & originalrealisticlinearemotive & stirringunlikely connectionssocial commentary

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Boxlist takeA grounded, inventive non-fiction book, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

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4.1 / 5

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About This Book

This awe striking, almost alien trip, draws us into the otherworldly watery realm of cephalopods --- except they aren't alien. Octopuses (not octopi, as the author informs) may arguably be as intelligent, as highly curious, and absolutely more dexterous than human beings. Sy Montgomery introduces us to these creatures with their fascinating and individual personalities.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

DocumentaryAnimalsUnlikely connectionsSocial commentary

Subjects

OctopusOctopusesBehaviorConsciousnessNATURE / Animals / Marine LifeNATURE / GeneralHuman-animal communicationHuman-animal relationships

Details

Author
Sy Montgomery
Published
2015
Pages
261
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