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A review by susanbevans
Gorillas in the Mist by Dian Fossey
4.0
This book is a true classic with a tireless message of conservation. The story of Dian Fossey and her work with the mountain gorillas in the Virunga Volcanic region of Rwanda is nothing short of incredible. She gave her life in an effort to make us aware of the importance of conservation issues all over the world.
My only problem with the book is its slightly confusing chronology. For example, Fossey would write about a particular animal in one chapter as an adult but then in a later chapter, would write about its infancy and childhood. It was particularly disruptive to me if she had already written about the animals death. This made the storyline hard to follow even though I read it pretty quickly.
Despite the confusing series of events, Gorillas in the Mist is a captivating and moving story about a woman who was passionate about her work with the mountain gorillas.
My only problem with the book is its slightly confusing chronology. For example, Fossey would write about a particular animal in one chapter as an adult but then in a later chapter, would write about its infancy and childhood. It was particularly disruptive to me if she had already written about the animals death. This made the storyline hard to follow even though I read it pretty quickly.
Despite the confusing series of events, Gorillas in the Mist is a captivating and moving story about a woman who was passionate about her work with the mountain gorillas.