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The Dolphin House
The Dolphin House | Audrey Schulman
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Based on the true story of the 1965 "dolphin house" experiment, this spellbinding novel captures the tenor of the social experiments of the 1960's in award-winning author Audrey Schulman's modern, feminist style. It is 1965, and Cora, a young deaf woman, buys a one-way ticket to the island of St. Thomas, where she discovers four dolphins held in captivity as part of an experiment led by the obsessive Dr. Bloom. Drawn by a strong connection to the dolphins, Cora falls in with the scientists and discovers her need to protect the animals. Recognizing Cora's knack for communication, Bloom uses her for what will turn into one of the most fascinating experiments in modern science: an attempt to teach the dolphins human language by creating a home in which she and they can live together. As the experiment progresses, Cora forges a remarkable bond with the creatures, until her great instincts clash with the male-dominated world of science. As a terrible scandal threatens to engulf the experiment, Cora's fight to save the dolphins becomes a battle to save herself.
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Bookish_Gal
Dolphin House | Audrey Schulman
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Historical fiction of a deaf woman who lived with a male dolphin during a research project on the brains of such animals. Also is a sexist time period. No SA, but close calls. Very emotional times through how the scientist works inhumanely on the 4 dolphins. I loved how human language was portrayed to a non-hearer. Very is well explained, with faded letters missed and lip reading.
Glad I read it before the author visits in a few weeks.

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LapReader
The Dolphin House | Audrey Schulman
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Op shopping in Byron Bay was an experience. This 1 was more boutique then second hand shop. Got the black vintage piece, the 2 on the right still had tags on them and everything was reasonably priced which is unusual for op shops nowadays. The family went to a brewery for lunch before hand and there was no wine option believe it or not! So I had one seltzer and left to shop. Afterwards I met my sister and brother in law for a cheeky gin or three.

Soubhiville Oh my gosh I love that black dress! If you ever get tired of it let me know 🙂. You‘ll have to post a photo when you wear it the first time. 1y
LapReader Will do. I‘ll leave it to you in my will. @Soubhiville 1y
Soubhiville 🤣 1y
marleed What a great day!! 1y
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TheBookDream
The Dolphin House | Audrey Schulman
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Definitely worth a read though not for everyone. #isolationreadathon

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TheBookDream
The Dolphin House | Audrey Schulman
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Well, finally got Covid and am in isolation for a few days. So reading it is. #isolationreadathon

AmyG Hope you are doing ok. 2y
TheBookDream @AmyG Pretty good thanks. Positive test was a surprise. I have a lot of chronic stuff (allergies, migraines, etc) that I always suspected a mild case of Covid would hide in well. I was right 🤷‍♀️ 2y
mcipher Get well soon! 2y
BookBosomed1 Hope you feel better soon! 2y
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Rhondareads
The Dolphin House | Audrey Schulman
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So excited to read The Dolphin House and A Sisters store two literary novels both up for awards both published by the phenomenal Europa editions.