Ape House
By Sara Gruen
- Release Date: 2010-09-07
- Genre: Literary Fiction
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “propulsive” (Entertainment Weekly) novel “full of heart, hope, and compelling questions about who we really are” (Redbook) from the acclaimed author of At the Water’s Edge and Water for Elephants
“Terrific: an incisive piece of social commentary.”—The New York Times Book Review
Isabel Duncan, a scientist at the Great Ape Language Lab, doesn’t understand people, but apes she gets—especially the bonobos Sam, Bonzi, Lola, Mbongo, Jelani, and Makena, who are capable of reason and communication through American Sign Language. Isabel feels more comfortable in their world than she’s ever felt among humans—until she meets John Thigpen, a very married reporter writing a human interest feature. But when an explosion rocks the lab, John’s piece turns into the story of a lifetime—and Isabel must connect with her own kind to save her family of apes from a new form of human exploitation.
Reviews
Fabulous
5By Lsmdtb5I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved water for Elephants, so I was hoping to love this. It was such a great story. The characters were likable and believable as well. I could tell Sara did a lot of research in the bonobos. In the author notes she talks about her research and getting to meet some bonobos as well. I will definitely recommend this book to friends.Great Book
5By Don7774444WowApe House
5By bernergirlWhat a marvelous story! I couldn't put it down. My heart broke then repaired then broke and repaired so many times for so many reasons throughout the journey I took while devouring this book! Thank you Sara. Thank you great apes!Ape House
4By ftg09Intriguing story line and interesting integration of bonobos and communication. A must-read for those who enjoyed Water for Elephants.