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Bad Monkeys

Matt Ruff
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Bad Monkeys

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Matt Ruff

Bad Monkeys

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

230

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

San Francisco, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Bad Monkeys by Matt Ruff, a woman named Jane Charlotte is incarcerated in a psychiatric hospital. She claims membership in a covert organization combating evil. Through an interrogation, her narrative unfolds, revealing her involvement in enigmatic missions and questioning her mental state. The book explores themes of morality, reality, and the nature of evil.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Gritty

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.8

11,906 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Bad Monkeys by Matt Ruff is praised for its originality and fast-paced, intricate plot that blends psychological thriller with sci-fi. Readers appreciate its clever twists and dark humor, though some criticize character development and the plausibility of plot points. Overall, it's an engaging and mind-bending read that appeals to fans of unconventional narratives.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bad Monkeys?

Readers who enjoy Bad Monkeys by Matt Ruff likely appreciate twist-filled psychological thrillers with elements of dark humor. Fans of Chuck Palahniuk's Fight Club and Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl may find this book captivating, as it blends mind-bending narratives with intriguing moral complexities.

3.8

11,906 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

230

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

San Francisco, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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