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The Tortoise’s Tale
Kendra Coulter
Publication Date: November 4th, 2025
Simon & Schuster
256 Pages
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Genre: General Fiction
This is a unique and compelling story with an equally captivating narrator. It’s like a memoir written from the point of view of a long-living tortoise; think historical fiction blended with a biography. I most enjoyed the way the book portrayed the relationship between humans and nature, especially animals. Everyone should be as compassionate as this tortoise is.
This book tackles heavy topical matters, including animal welfare and environmental issues. This made me think about my own actions and impact on the world. I learned a lot from the tortoise’s perspective. The story warmed my heart, and as beautiful and powerful as it is, I didn’t feel like the message was being forced on me or shoved down my throat. It made me feel compassion. It felt both personal and universal in equal measure and will resonate with people of all ages. It’s more than a story about a long-living tortoise; it’s about being kind and thinking of others. It is a gentle reminder of the responsibility we all share to protect our world and the animals we share it with.
I found this book very inspiring and hopeful. It left me with a renewed respect for Planet Earth, the creatures we share it with, and nature in general. I am not a big nature or animal lover, but I found this book simply beautiful, emotional, and very educational. All. The. Stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
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