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3.5 stars. I really loved lots of this book, liked a bit and disliked some.

The observations about the disappearing coastline are troubling and, on their own, make this book worth reading. The author presents the science in a comprehensible and interesting way and the personal stories of the individuals directly impacted by storms and rising waters are excellent. The short, reflective interview chapters are standouts.

My stylistic nitpicks: The author's reflective/philosophical asides weren't high points for me. The brief mentions of her foreboding dreams were low points; and the chapter that included portions about sexual harassment just didn't fit with the theme of the book and the author's attempts to tie it in with the rest of the material just didn't work.

I'd recommend this book to anyone interested in the subject matter. (An audience that will likely grow as the water levels rise.)