The story takes place in the near future and tells the story of a family and several friends who survive severe climate change in Florida. I find dystThe story takes place in the near future and tells the story of a family and several friends who survive severe climate change in Florida. I find dystopian novels depressing, but this one is better because of well developed characters. The audio edition is excellent. ...more
This was a fascinating book written by a science reporter. Each chapter discusses a different sensory experience of many types of animals, which Yong This was a fascinating book written by a science reporter. Each chapter discusses a different sensory experience of many types of animals, which Yong calls the umwelt. The senses include the human senses and several more, such as heat and echoes. The final chapter was about the impact of human induced environmental changes, such as noise pollution, on the umwelt of some animals. The book is full of information with a lot of footnotes and a long bibliography. I don’t have a science background and was able to follow his ideas easily. ...more
This beautifully written family saga alternates the perspectives of the grandmother, mother and daughter. The grandmother and mother are immigrants frThis beautifully written family saga alternates the perspectives of the grandmother, mother and daughter. The grandmother and mother are immigrants from Viet Nam who settle in Florida. The story takes place during a few consequential months for the family, with the past unfolding as the three women tell their stories. A wonderful book for readers who like character driven novels....more
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