Status Updates From So weit das Licht reicht

“People who care for captive mother octopuses have witnessed the animal’s final moments, often called a death spiral. Some hurl themselves against the walls of the tank. Some rip off their own skin. Some even begin devouring themselves, tearing into the tips of their tentacles like they would a crab…”

Enjoying so far — however, the intersections of the sea creatures and the familial stories can feel clunky at times. While I enjoy the layering of the themes, I wish it was a bit smoother.