The Octopus and I

By Erin Hortle,

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Book description

Lucy and Jem live on the Tasman Peninsula near Eaglehawk Neck, where Lucy is recovering from major surgery. As she tries to navigate her new body through the world, she develops a deep fascination with the local octopuses, and in doing so finds herself drawn towards the friendship of an…

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1 author picked The Octopus and I as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved the wild Tasmanian setting of this novel and the interweaving of human and anthropomorphic voices. Reading from an egg-laden octopus perspective was fascinating, and I enjoyed the multi-layered approach of following both human and animal stories.

The post-surgery journey of a breast cancer survivor was touching and written in creative, sharp, and whimsical language. Gorgeous cover too!

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