First published 2021
Patrik Svensson's "Gospel of the Eels" follows one man's obsession with the enigmatic eel. When his elderly father falls ill, Svensson delves into the creature's murky history, unearthing a trove of folklore, scientific research, and personal narratives. As he navigates the eel's complex life cycle and its cultural significance, Svensson grapples with his own relationship with his father and the natural world. Blending memoir, nature writing, and literary exploration, this captivating book casts a spell, drawing readers into the alluring and strange world of the eel.
Genres: science, nature, animals, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: captivating, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, memoir, nature-exploration
256 pages · Paperback · Picador