Excellent book detailing the role that Coral plays in the survival of the planet. Very thought provoking ( )

In his usual inimitable style we are told of the impending disasters facing humanity in the same tone as a naughty school boy telling of his achievements to his class mates.

Coral as a uniting theme allows him to cover off a huge variety of topics and interesting facts.

Move to high ground.

Then read this book. ( )

This is a lovely, book, playful and even lyrical in places. If you want to learn about coral, the book does deliver, but the facts are hidden within the story in ways that some readers might find frustrating. Here the science plays second fiddle to the stories and wonderful stories they are too. Unfortunately, the final chapter, and epilogue, was comparatively weak. I felt the author's passion for conservation, but the preachy and pessimistic tone put me off. Still, the title of the book should have forewarned me, I suppose! ( )