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I'm only a few chapters in, but the way Lewis-Stempel unpacks the cuckoo's egg-mimicry trick is genuinely fascinating, not dry at all. The hardback feels substantial in hand and the illustrations really pull you into its secretive world.

The illustrations in this hardback are stunning—really brings the cuckoo's mimicry to life. I’ve been captivated by how Lewis-Stempel weaves natural history with a sense of mystery.

I had no idea cuckoos were this devious until I read about their egg-mimicking tricks in chapter three. The hardback feels lovely in the hand too, and the illustrations make it an easy book to leave out on the coffee table.