Talk to Me by T.C. Boyle

Talk to Me

T.C. Boyle

304 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Guy Schermerhorn's star is rising. A brilliant animal behaviourist, he has taught Sam, a chimpanzee, how to communicate through sign language. But living with Sam takes its toll, and when shy undergraduate Aimee Villard volunteers to look after hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
dark 43%
reflective 43%
sad 40%
tense 31%
adventurous 28%
challenging 28%
informative 25%
funny 9%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 22%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 26% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 24%

Average rating

3.55

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