Reviews tagging 'Ableism'

The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness by Sy Montgomery

2 reviews

kathleencoughlin's review

informative slow-paced

3.0

Interesting book about Montgomery's fascination with octopuses and the relationships she builds with them and their aquarists. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief and Animal death

Minor: Ableism, Blood, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, and Suicide

merleing's review

informative fast-paced

2.25

This book was less focused on learning about octopuses, and more on the author's personal/emotional journey, almost  an autobiography,  and very self-congratulatory. About 2/3 of the way through, the author has several comments regarding people who use wheelchairs, walkers, etc that's super ableist and implies that animals see that as weak/an easy target. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism

Minor: Racial slurs

About 2/3 of the way through the author has several comments regarding people who use wheelchairs, walkers, etc that's super ableist and implies that animals see that as weak/an easy target. Also briefly includes slurs for Romani people.