Ape House
Ape House
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2010
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Ape House by Sara Gruen centers on a journalist who forms a connection with a scientist and her family of bonobo apes. After an explosion at the lab where the apes live, they are sold to a reality TV show, prompting the journalist to help the scientist recover them. The story explores themes of language, family, and human-animal relationships.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Sara Gruen's Ape House receives mixed reviews. Praised for its engaging depiction of bonobos and thoughtful handling of interspecies communication, the novel captivates animal lovers and those intrigued by linguistics. However, critiques target its uneven pacing and less compelling human characters, suggesting the narrative occasionally loses focus. Overall, Ape House is a compelling yet imperfect exploration of human-animal relationships.
Who Should Read Ape House?
Readers who enjoy Ape House by Sara Gruen are likely drawn to emotionally charged narratives involving animals and human connections. Fans of Gruen's Water for Elephants or Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Ivan will appreciate this engaging blend of drama, ethical dilemmas, and profound relationships between species.
31,520 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2010
Adult
18+ years
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