The European eel, an enigma that has bewildered thinkers from Aristotle to Freud, is at the heart of Patrik Svensson's 'The Book of Eels.' This captivating narrative weaves together natural history, marine biology, and personal memoir to illuminate the life of eels—creatures still shrouded in mystery despite modern scientific advances. Svensson shares both the historical quest to decode the life of eels and his poignant personal experiences, inviting readers to ponder the profound questions of life, death, and our own human journey.