A review by sarahreadsaverylot
Love in Infant Monkeys by Lydia Millet

3.0

It was ok. I'm not sure how I feel about her use of 'celebrity', though I can see why it would be popular. Some of the 'animals as innocent victims of violence' scenarios felt a bit trite/forced, but then other times it was incredibly insightful and brimming with feeling. Particularly enjoyable were "Sir Henry" and the title piece. Her simple prose and first person narration sometimes work and sometimes don't, but it's worth checking out, especially if you are an animal lover.