A review by beebeewin
Pod: A Novel by Laline Paull

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The concept and character work of this book was fantastic. Laline Paull masterfully took the perspectives of multiple types of sea life without hesitation. She made you love, care for, hate, and invest in all the stories of all the creatures. I will say Paull did make the reade suffer through some gratuitous violence and trauma that I honestly don' think was unnecessary to understand the characters' personalities and perspectives. In addition, I felt that this trauma was the main focus instead of discussing the survival and resilience of the creatures. I wanted more in the end. More of their stories and their future but I am happy with the story I got regardless. An interesting read with beautiful imagery and harrowing perspectives on how humans affect the ocean and the life within it. 
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