336 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385523226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 05 April 2011
Description
The wildly entertaining new novel from the bestselling author of Water for Elephants. 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 relat...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,491 reviews
Moods
tense 52%
informative 47%
adventurous 39%
inspiring 30%
funny 26%
hopeful 26%
sad 26%
mysterious 21%
challenging 17%
reflective 17%
dark 8%
relaxing 8%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 21% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal crueltyModerate
Sexual contentMinor
Drug use
336 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385523226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 05 April 2011
Description
The wildly entertaining new novel from the bestselling author of Water for Elephants. 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 relat...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,491 reviews
Moods
tense 52%
informative 47%
adventurous 39%
inspiring 30%
funny 26%
hopeful 26%
sad 26%
mysterious 21%
challenging 17%
reflective 17%
dark 8%
relaxing 8%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 21% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal crueltyModerate
Sexual contentMinor
Drug use