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The Soul Of an Octopus – Sy Montgomery
Book on CD read by the author
4.5**** (rounded up)

Subtitle: A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness

Montgomery spent a year volunteering at the New England Aquarium to study and learn about octopuses. This is her memoir of that time, and it’s marvelous!

I had heard that octopuses are quite intelligent, and I had read the novel Remarkably Bright Creatures featuring a particular Giant Pacific Octopus. But Montgomery’s writing about her experiences really brought these animals and their very individual personalities to life for me. I am, frankly, jealous of her experiences and wish I had a nearby aquarium where I could volunteer and get to know the octopus(es).

Montgomery narrates the audiobook herself. I cannot imagine anyone else doing a better job.



LINK to my review