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Mister Monkey

Francine Prose
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Mister Monkey

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Francine Prose

Mister Monkey

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

291

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Humor

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

New York City • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Mister Monkey by Francine Prose follows several characters connected to a children's theater production in New York City. The novel explores their personal struggles and interactions, capturing life’s unpredictability and interconnectedness. Through separate yet intertwined narratives, the story delves into themes of perseverance, identity, and human connection.

Humorous

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

3.6

2,927 ratings

51%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Francine Prose's Mister Monkey is praised for its wit and exploration of human vulnerability through interconnected narratives. Critics appreciate the humor and empathy Prose infuses in her characters. However, some find the multiple perspectives disjointed. Overall, it is celebrated for its cleverness and insight into everyday absurdities of life.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mister Monkey?

A reader who enjoys Mister Monkey by Francine Prose would likely appreciate a witty, character-driven narrative exploring human frailties and connections. Fans of Tom Rachman's The Imperfectionists and Elizabeth Strout's Olive Kitteridge would find similar intrigue in the book’s interwoven stories and insightful observations.

3.6

2,927 ratings

51%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

291

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Humor

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

New York City • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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