Ape House by Sara Gruen

Ape House

Sara Gruen

367 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional tense medium-paced

Description

Sam, Bonzi, Lola, Mbongo, Jelani, and Makena are no ordinary apes. These bonobos, like others of their species, are capable of reason and carrying on deep relationships - but unlike most bonobos, they also know American Sign Language.Isabel Duncan...

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Moods

emotional 66%
informative 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 41%
inspiring 29%
sad 29%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
mysterious 20%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%
dark 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 28%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.47

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