Below the Edge of Darkness: Exploring Light and Life in the Deep Sea by Edith Widder

Below the Edge of Darkness: Exploring Light and Life in the Deep Sea

Edith Widder

352 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

nonfiction autobiography memoir science adventurous informative inspiring slow-paced

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A pioneering marine biologist takes us down into the deep ocean in this ‘thrilling blend of hard science and high adventure’ (New York Times)Edith Widder grew up determined to become a marine biologist. But after complications from a surgery durin...

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informative 95%
adventurous 60%
inspiring 50%
hopeful 46%
reflective 38%
funny 16%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 7%
emotional 6%
mysterious 4%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 36%
fast 3%

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4.15

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