Pod

A Novel

By: Laline Paull

Narrated by: Jane Oppenheimer

An astonishing and immersive new novel, Pod takes the listener into the depths of the ocean—and into the world of its fascinating inhabitants—through the eyes of the beautiful Ea, a spinner dolphin.

Ea has always felt like an outsider. As a spinner dolphin who has recently come of age, she's now expected to join in the elaborate rituals that unite her pod. But Ea suffers from a type of deafness that prevents her from mastering the art of spinning. When catastrophe befalls her family, and Ea knows she is partly to blame, she decides to make the ultimate sacrifice and leave the pod.

As Ea ventures into the vast, she discovers dangers everywhere, from lurking predators to strange objects floating in the water. Not to mention the ocean itself seems to be changing: creatures are mutating, demonic noises pierce the depths, and whole species of fish disappear into the sky above. Just as she is coming to terms with her solitude, a chance encounter with a group of arrogant bottlenoses will irrevocably alter the course of her life.

In her terrifying, propulsive novel, Laline Paull explores the true meaning of family, belonging, and sacrifice—the harmony and tragedy of the pod—within an ocean that is no longer the sanctuary it once was and which reflects a world all too recognizable to our own.

©2023 Laline Paull (P)2023 Podium Audio

A beautiful, mature story of Dolphins and Humanity

A beautifully written and told story that tackles so many captivating ideas at once. My only complaint is that it was too short and didn’t have enough time to completely wrap up all of the character stories. It’s still one of my top 10 books despite that.

Its Not Watership Down;

Nor is it The Bees, which was more engaging. I often struggled to focused on this listen. I never really cared about any of the characters nor their outcome. Its not awful, but don't use a full credit; for free (or deep discount) it might be worth your listening hours.

Instinctively Moving

This book highlights the importance of togetherness during tragedies. It is also a reminder that this planet does not belong to humans alone and we must learn to share it and take care of it.

Surprisingly Good

I was surprised as this took off from a slower start and then took off and hooked you in with details of exciting well written developments.

Absolutely captivating!

The storyline was incredibly written and pulled you in so much so that you forgot it was about ocean life. I will never look to the waters and not think of this book.