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Entangled Life
Biologist Merlin Sheldrake explores fungi and mycelial networks, showing how they shape ecosystems, decompose waste, feed plants and challenge our ideas of individuality.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2019
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 368
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you love learning about the hidden workings of nature.
Skip this if you want a field guide or very technical biology.
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Quick answers about Entangled Life
- What is Entangled Life about?
- Biologist Merlin Sheldrake explores fungi and mycelial networks, showing how they shape ecosystems, decompose waste, feed plants and challenge our ideas of individuality.
- Who should read Entangled Life?
- Read it if you love learning about the hidden workings of nature. Skip it if you want a field guide or very technical biology.
- How long and how fast is Entangled Life?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 368 pages, first published in 2019.
- Does Entangled Life have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Entangled Life for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Entangled Life; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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