Ape House by Sara Gruen

Ape House

Sara Gruen

303 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional tense medium-paced
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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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Community Reviews Summary of 1,884 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
informative 52%
tense 52%
adventurous 44%
inspiring 32%
funny 28%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
mysterious 20%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%
dark 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 25%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 22% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.45

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