clam bukkake was the only appropriate phrase to describe what was going on. I'm just grateful Laline Paull stayed away from an episode involving an octopus because there is already enough tentacle porn out in the world.
OMG, I could not stop laughing while watching this!😂😂😂 I know this is supposed to make me NOT want to read this book, but it’s actually doing the opposite! I actually loved The Bees and would recommend that one…and I still eat honey. 😂
LOL - Laline has definitely found her lane and I've only heard good things about The Bees (which I think was nominated for the prize when it came out too - so she clearly resonates with folks!) Pod was just too much for me!
Ditto. So funny! Thanks for the warning, although, as Jenn G says, your review makes me pretty curious to check out the book, AND I loved The Bees, too! The Bees is quite a bit less sex-obsessed than Pod seems to be; after all, there are strict rules against non-Queen bees having sex. Thanks for the delightfully squeamy review. :)
Good to know - was just imagining Paull writing in "squeamy" detail about the bees pollinating flowers and who needs that taking up real estate in your brain.
Now I know why the ocean is so salty……. I read it. Very strange. Very rapey. Loved the trans fish. Loved the military dolphin. I think the broader subject matter of how humans are completely trashing the planet is why it made the short list. Thats the only thing I can think of. I would love to hear the conversation of the judges. 😮 Thanks for the laughs. Didnt help that your audio ended up sounding like you were underwater. 😂
The Taiji cove dolphin hunt was also there (and that was a rabbit hole!) I really did feel like it wrapped up way too quickly and the new pack alpha, come on. The trans fish felt like it should have just been it's own short story and not wedged in here - but then I wouldn't have been able to offer up clam bukkake in a book review so there's that.
This review just made me think "WTF". Haha. Also, it reminded me of a video that I saw of a dolphin "masturbating" into a dead fish. I kind of blocked that out of my memory but this vid made me remember lol
Thanks for this. The naturalist in me feels like I should read and enjoy Pod especially since I read and enjoyed The Bees, but my heart has balked at the thought of reading about dolphin gang rape. I think I’ll stick to Flipper. On a side note, I liked Glory a lot. It was flawed in the pacing but has some brilliant passages.
I get it, nonconsensual mating is common in dolphin species and it is touched on lightly on the page, but it happens a couple times throughout the book and I guess I just wasn't ready for that. Even beyond that though I found it disjointed and way to conveniently wrapped up.
😂 I'm kinda glad the first person I saw review the book mentioned all the sex and I decided it was not for me, even though they loved the book despite of that. I'm currently so scatterbrained that I can barely focus on complicated texts so been reading a lot of SFF, preferably novellas. It's fun, but not in a mindframe to understand something like Pod.
So… I grew up with Flipper on the TV (you may be too young for this reference) and now you have shattered my juvenile illusions. With aspersions cast upon the bees. I understand, you were distraught. I would be too. At least you had a group to help process everything. I’ll steer clear of that book thank you very much. 😂
Never saw an episode of Flipper but old enough to remember it being part of the cultural consciousness. Flipper is definitely a big part of the reason dolphins are seen as friendly (non-rapey) underwater mammals.
When I saw you were reviewing Pod, I was afraid you'd liked it! I gave up on it before the first rape! The writing was so bad IMO. I'd love to know which judge insisted it make the short list.
I think she'd been shortlisted before with The Bees (folks seem to have liked that one better) but even without the rape this still felt all over the place, far too conveniently wrapped up, and a weird mix of pulled from facts and completely made up. Just wild
Oh man, this was so funny! I actually liked Pod. I am the only person I have heard of that did. But at the same time, I agree with all of your points. It was weird! And disturbing! And I have no idea what that says about me. But it was just so different from anything I have ever read before. And it feels everything has been done a million times already. But I have definitely never read a book like this.
You're in good company though! Shortlisted for the Bailey's Women's Prize for Fiction - shortlisted! ...which did make me feel less guilty about dragging it so much. I'm glad you could still enjoy the review even as it was so different than your experience reading the book!
@@ThePoptimist I haven't tried gin yet, but it's nice to know I've identified a great tonic to go with it. Someone recommended Hendricks. Thoughts? Do I need another spirits rabbit hole (or budget black hole)?
Don't know enough yet on the gin side of things to make too many recommendations - the Sevilla was the one recommended to be by our local bourbon/scotch bar as the one I could actually get locally and the Weavers dry gin to look for when I travelled.
Ok not into rapey dolphins. But that was one the funniest reviews I've seen Take care. Enjoy light summer drinks and soak up ever ounce of sunshine and fun you can.
Truck nuts
Fugo three way
Clam Bukake
Three things I never expected to hear in a book review.
Bravo sir!
clam bukkake was the only appropriate phrase to describe what was going on. I'm just grateful Laline Paull stayed away from an episode involving an octopus because there is already enough tentacle porn out in the world.
@@ThePoptimist
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OMG, I could not stop laughing while watching this!😂😂😂 I know this is supposed to make me NOT want to read this book, but it’s actually doing the opposite! I actually loved The Bees and would recommend that one…and I still eat honey. 😂
LOL - Laline has definitely found her lane and I've only heard good things about The Bees (which I think was nominated for the prize when it came out too - so she clearly resonates with folks!) Pod was just too much for me!
Ditto. So funny! Thanks for the warning, although, as Jenn G says, your review makes me pretty curious to check out the book, AND I loved The Bees, too! The Bees is quite a bit less sex-obsessed than Pod seems to be; after all, there are strict rules against non-Queen bees having sex. Thanks for the delightfully squeamy review. :)
Good to know - was just imagining Paull writing in "squeamy" detail about the bees pollinating flowers and who needs that taking up real estate in your brain.
Didn’t want to read this before the review and feel very much reaffirmed in that belief 😂
Yeah, might be a safe bet to pass on this one...
You have outdone yourself! 👏👏👏 😂😂😂
You are too kind - was fun to talk about!
Dolphin me too😂 #dolphinownvoice
Undersea penthouse forum
“…now I know why it’s so damn salty.”
Transfish
This is the best book review EVAH!!!
we had fun pulling it apart and Paull can take the hits - was a blast to talk about!
This sounds like a terrible fever dream
That is the perfect way to describe this - it was an underwater fever dream! Truly
Rapey dolphins. Never thought I’d hear that in a book review. Bravo for Booktube!!! 🤣🐬🐬🤣
I didn't think I'd find rapey dolphins in a shortlisted book myself!
I love this review! As always, your rapier wit and way with words delights and enlightens me. Thank you for this review; absolutely delightful.
I'm glad you enjoyed the review. Honestly, I did have fun dissecting it even as it was an easy target.
Now I know why the ocean is so salty…….
I read it. Very strange. Very rapey. Loved the trans fish. Loved the military dolphin. I think the broader subject matter of how humans are completely trashing the planet is why it made the short list. Thats the only thing I can think of. I would love to hear the conversation of the judges. 😮
Thanks for the laughs. Didnt help that your audio ended up sounding like you were underwater. 😂
The Taiji cove dolphin hunt was also there (and that was a rabbit hole!) I really did feel like it wrapped up way too quickly and the new pack alpha, come on. The trans fish felt like it should have just been it's own short story and not wedged in here - but then I wouldn't have been able to offer up clam bukkake in a book review so there's that.
😂🤣🐬🍆You have more fortitude than me. I didn’t get past page 3.
a couple folks on the Discord felt the same way almost immediately - it was a bit of morbid curiosity on my part.
your most hillarious video....almost chockedon my breakfast. thanks🤣
Thank you! (with apologies to your breakfast)
This review just made me think "WTF". Haha. Also, it reminded me of a video that I saw of a dolphin "masturbating" into a dead fish. I kind of blocked that out of my memory but this vid made me remember lol
Oh man I apologize for resurfacing that memory-holed dolphin tidbit ...which is now living inside of my head, so I guess we're even now.
Thanks for this. The naturalist in me feels like I should read and enjoy Pod especially since I read and enjoyed The Bees, but my heart has balked at the thought of reading about dolphin gang rape. I think I’ll stick to Flipper. On a side note, I liked Glory a lot. It was flawed in the pacing but has some brilliant passages.
I get it, nonconsensual mating is common in dolphin species and it is touched on lightly on the page, but it happens a couple times throughout the book and I guess I just wasn't ready for that. Even beyond that though I found it disjointed and way to conveniently wrapped up.
😂 I'm kinda glad the first person I saw review the book mentioned all the sex and I decided it was not for me, even though they loved the book despite of that. I'm currently so scatterbrained that I can barely focus on complicated texts so been reading a lot of SFF, preferably novellas. It's fun, but not in a mindframe to understand something like Pod.
The reading has been pretty erratic this year, just short infrequent bursts - genre novellas might actually be a better way for me too!
This is hilarious David
Salty ocean😂
I'm glad you enjoyed! It was fun to talk about this one
So… I grew up with Flipper on the TV (you may be too young for this reference) and now you have shattered my juvenile illusions. With aspersions cast upon the bees. I understand, you were distraught. I would be too. At least you had a group to help process everything. I’ll steer clear of that book thank you very much. 😂
Never saw an episode of Flipper but old enough to remember it being part of the cultural consciousness. Flipper is definitely a big part of the reason dolphins are seen as friendly (non-rapey) underwater mammals.
I liked Pod a lot but I still loved this review! And The Bees was fantastic and quite different from Pod.
Thanks for that - I've been told it's a different take for Bees but I just think it will be awhile before I'm ready for that sort of ride again!
When I saw you were reviewing Pod, I was afraid you'd liked it! I gave up on it before the first rape! The writing was so bad IMO. I'd love to know which judge insisted it make the short list.
I think she'd been shortlisted before with The Bees (folks seem to have liked that one better) but even without the rape this still felt all over the place, far too conveniently wrapped up, and a weird mix of pulled from facts and completely made up. Just wild
@@ThePoptimist I quite liked The Bees.
Oh man, this was so funny! I actually liked Pod. I am the only person I have heard of that did. But at the same time, I agree with all of your points. It was weird! And disturbing! And I have no idea what that says about me. But it was just so different from anything I have ever read before. And it feels everything has been done a million times already. But I have definitely never read a book like this.
You're in good company though! Shortlisted for the Bailey's Women's Prize for Fiction - shortlisted! ...which did make me feel less guilty about dragging it so much. I'm glad you could still enjoy the review even as it was so different than your experience reading the book!
I think I'll pass on reading this one! 👍
LOL - it's definitely not for everyone!
This is the funniest book review I’ve ever seen. I’m almost tempted to read this now. 😂
Do it! Tell me I'm wrong, tell me that I've completely misread this shortlisted literary wonder!
fever tree is the best! As for Pod, sorry not sorry I missed it.
It's so expensive but is the perfect companion to a fine gin. I feel almost guilty about how easy but delicious a proper gin & tonic cocktail is.
@@ThePoptimist I haven't tried gin yet, but it's nice to know I've identified a great tonic to go with it. Someone recommended Hendricks. Thoughts? Do I need another spirits rabbit hole (or budget black hole)?
Don't know enough yet on the gin side of things to make too many recommendations - the Sevilla was the one recommended to be by our local bourbon/scotch bar as the one I could actually get locally and the Weavers dry gin to look for when I travelled.
Ok not into rapey dolphins. But that was one the funniest reviews I've seen Take care. Enjoy light summer drinks and soak up ever ounce of sunshine and fun you can.
as a literary genre, rapey dolphins has few advocates. Trying to squeeze out as much of the summer as I can - hope you're doing the same!
Well... I think that I will skip this one. That's a lot.
So much and so not ready
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