I definitely connect with what Ejay and Jason both had to say. Shubin's writing is different compared to other books we have all read during the school year, and his writing technique makes the book easier to read. With the book being easier to read, I find myself much more engaged with Shubin's words. While reading, I tried to imagine myself looking for the tiktaalik and then imagining what it would look like, but I definitely couldn't imagine it! I also praise Shubin for including the diagrams and pictures, it helps me create a better image of what Shubin and many other paleontologists have to go through in order to find bones. The long adventures they go through and the risks they take truly show how much they love their job. I think it's fascinating how this book really does relate to all humans (since it is about how we evolved), but it's hard for me to compare myself to fish. The long process from fish to human is incredible! So far I am loving this book, and cannot put it down!
-Ellie Chung
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I MISS YOU salmon bellie! haha i like how everyone likes this writing style :) hows japan?
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