I originally got this book because I like the cover :-) and that publisher summary was mildly interesting. I know, I know, "you can't tell a book by its cover"
But the actual book was more than that. And I like the way the different stories wove together and what could have been a depressing sad statement, and not being full and happy. And I love octopuses. Seriously, though, the individuals were treated dented they were actual people – or LIVING creatures of another genre altogether – and, despite outward appearances, they all had good points and features with which others could work.
I don't think that there was a single creature mentioned/addressed/discussed whom I disliked. Great book – it honestly lived up to its cover!