A review by sarahbowman101
Half Brother by Kenneth Oppel

3.0

It's 1973 and Ben's scientist dad bring home a baby chimpanzee to study the effects of ASL language learning. Initially Ben resents that the chimp, Zan, is raised as part of the family, but has a change of heart and the two grow close. Ben also struggles with typical teenage stuff of school, parents and getting with the hot chick. Animal rights features throughout the narrative, not overpowering but enough to possibly be a deal breaker for some. The end was a little too adventure-y for me, but it was interesting and could easily be recommended to many readers especially guys who may be interested in science but not science fiction.