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sisanmo's review
4.0
I bought this book attracted by its subject: animals, and the way we relate with them. But since the first page you discover that it’s not just our way of seeing them, but also a speculation on how they look at us, they understand and interpret us. It is probably one of the most captivating and touching texts on animals I’ve ever read. It demonstrates that stories, science and myth merge in what is our personal and collective experience of animals. I loved almost all the essays, for they are all peculiar and don’t just talk about different historical periods or animals, they are dedicated a characteristic literary form, some so experimental that I guess may be considered at the border with fiction. The book is definitely worth its price. However, I found it a bit uncomfortable to read because of its hardcover, perhaps a bit too much for a book with little more than 200 pages.
itsophieso's review
Just was not at all what I was expecting/hoping it would be. I think I am not the target audience for this
sewcheryl's review
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medium-paced
5.0
Such a charming book. Each chapter is it's own story about a particular animal. I ready one chapter most nights as a bedtime story. I learned more about famous animals I already knew. And learned about the very interesting lives of those I was now aware.
jennycz's review
2.0
I enjoyed the essay on Mozart's parrot, and the one about the horses. For many of the rest, or I just couldn't get on board with the various styles (which seemed like interesting writing exercises, maybe? but just didn't work for me)
simlish's review
2.0
Some of the essays were quite good, some were pretty weak. Interesting concept, but found the execution uneven.