Review 453: Open Throat

Open Throat by Henry Hoke
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars


This is a short book, I read it easily in one day. It takes the point of view of a mountain lion, who does understand English. He learns the words from hikers and a group of homeless people he lives with. The mountain lion lives in the wilderness area near the Hollywood sign, although he used to live in a different area.

Getting water and food to eat is a struggle. Humans have become interesting to him since he is so hungry, but it didn’t use to be that way.

An interesting take on the modern problems of the city (such as housing costs) and climate change.

I listened to the audiobook, which was well done by the narrator.