Great Apes by Will Self

Great Apes

Will Self

512 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy challenging funny reflective slow-paced
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Description

When artist Simon Dykes wakes after a late night of routine debauchery, he discovers that his world has changed beyond recognition. His girlfriend, Sarah, has turned into a chimpanzee. And, to Simon's appalled surprise, so has the rest of humanity...

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Community Reviews Summary of 177 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
dark 25%
funny 25%
informative 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.39

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