The Murderer's Ape by Jakob Wegelius

The Murderer's Ape

Sally Jones #2

Jakob Wegelius

624 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Sally Jones is not only a loyal friend, she’s an extraordinary individual. In overalls or in a maharaja’s turban, this gorilla moves among humans without speaking but understanding everything. She and the Chief are devoted comrades who operate a c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 425 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 55%
hopeful 48%
lighthearted 38%
emotional 34%
funny 27%
sad 13%
tense 13%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 12%
reflective 8%
dark 3%
informative 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 36%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 38% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.19

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