I couldn't put it down. The first few chapters were especially fascinating. However, in the end I was a bit less than satisfied. I wanted more. More of everything. I wanted something more drastic to happen to the characters, perhaps less of a (*SPOILER ALERT*) happy ending. That's why 4 stars ...
Isabell Duncan is a research scientist studying language through teaching bonobo apes sign language. Her lab is blown up shortly after a visit from reporter John Thigpen, and the apes are unharmed but no longer in Isabell’s control. The resulting storyline of the book is the search for the missing B...
Ages ago, my dearest sister recommended a certain little book called Water for Elephants, which was absolutely amazing, and put Gruen on my list of awesometastic authors. So when I saw Ape House, I nearly jumped up and down with joy. And I’m glad to report another success.Gruen has a great, how to p...
I loved Water for Elephants, and thought this was a great follow-up. The ending doesn't have the same impact, but I loved her unique characters and the role of animals again.
I was completely in love with this book after the first chapter, but after that everything went downhill. Gruen is really good at writing animals, but at everything else, she's somewhat lacking. This review says it better than I can.
First of all, it's not that I disliked the book. In fact I *did* like it, but definitely not close to how I felt about Water For Elephants. I feel like I waited forever for a so-so book - as soon as I saw this on the shelf the other day (I had no idea it was coming) I snatched it up and started re...
Shades of the movie Project X.I REALLY do not like Amanda. In fact, the entire story line of John and Amanda was quite annoying and IMHO unnecessary. 'Course that would have made for a novella rather than a novel. :-) The bonobos...lovely. Love 'em. Love their story. And liked Lawrence as the l...
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