A review by readingwithavengeance
Pod: A Novel by Laline Paull

4.0

This book is so beautifully written. The main characters are dolphins, fish and whales, but their stories are just as engaging as if you were reading about humans. It is somewhat dense at times with very little dialogue, but ultimately I appreciated learning about different species and marine biology. I cared about and connected with Ea, a spinner dolphin who is coming of age in an ever changing environment. Her struggle is everyone's struggle. She's seeking a sense of belonging among different groups who hate each other for reasons that have been twisted over time. She is also trying to survive in a world that is being destroyed due to greed and apathy. The ending had me sobbing and inspired at the same time.