I absolutely loved this book. I love the way it explores consciousness, language, empathy, and what it means to encounter intelligence completely unlike our own. What's it like to view the world as another animal or being? Highly thought provoking.
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molly
“i am re-re-recing this. i have now actually read it per lauren’s rec and i must declare it one of my favorite books ive ever read. i was prepared for dense and sciencey but it was story driven and i found it quite digestible. the world building was fucking fantastic. i have never called anything a must read but i declare this a must read. going to put together a better review on pagebound (ty rec”

Mo Chinn
“If you like post apocalyptic/ dystopian sci-fi - this is the book for you. I’ve been thinking a lot about consciousness lately and this book created some wonderful food for thought.”

lauren o
“A gorgeously philosophical eco-thriller (what if David Mitchell mashed up JURASSIC PARK, EX MACHINA, and ARRIVAL?) on how the oceans might feel about what we've chosen to do to them, what makes up a mind (both literally and figuratively), AI, how to make yourself understood, and oof, so much more. Nayler makes a compelling case for redefining responsibility and thoughtfulness in a way that sits re”



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