Other Minds

I really wanted to enjoy this book, the premise of it seemed fascinating especially to someone like myself who has a fondness for marine life and has a background in biology, the octopus is even one of my favorite animals. Unfortunately the author didn't stayed academically focused and that's where it lost my interest. The author seemed to talk more about himself and personal experiences than what I thought the book would contain and it wasn't exactly what I signed up for. I made it about half way before giving up on this. Reading through other reviews it seems I'm not alone.