The Council of Animals: A Novel | 
pickThis was different for me, I don‘t usually read books like this but it is definitely on my top 10 list! The way the author gives the animals such heavy emotions that in a way he humanizes them. That was my favorite part. 5/5⭐️
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pickThis was different for me, I don‘t usually read books like this but it is definitely on my top 10 list! The way the author gives the animals such heavy emotions that in a way he humanizes them. That was my favorite part. 5/5⭐️
pickWhat a fun read: The Council of Animals by Nick McDonell. Entertaining. Witty. Clever. Cheeky dialogue. Subtle commentary that makes you think twice. In fact, as soon as I finished this short read, I wanted to read it again in case I missed anything. Read on Kindle but definitely want to buy hard copy to add to my overfilled bookshelf.
The cat shook her head, knowing as she did that it was useless to argue with this baboon.
“It is better,” said the cat, “to accept what cannot be changed, and pee on it….”
so-so#NetGalley
For me, the idea of this was better than the execution. Also, the narrator was a bit dry, so if you want to read this one I'd go with the book instead of audio.
It's part fable, part dystopian where the animals come together to decide what to do with the humans. I think McDonell was wanting this to be about humans and climate change, but he never takes a clear stance on the topic which made me lose interest in this one.
