Ape house

Ape House

Sara Gruen, 2011

Overview

From the bestselling author of Water for Elephants comes a captivating novel about a group of bonobos who know American Sign Language. Dr. Isabel Duncan, more comfortable with animals than people, finds her world disrupted when a reporter, John Thigpen, investigates the Great Ape Language Lab. An explosion and the subsequent 'liberation' of the apes turn a human-interest story into a media phenomenon, with the apes starring in a mysterious reality TV show. Isabel must now navigate the human world to protect her ape family.

Who it's for

• Readers who enjoy thought-provoking fiction exploring human-animal relationships.
• Fans of Sara Gruen's previous works, particularly Water for Elephants.
• Those interested in stories blending science, mystery, and social commentary.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Random House (USA)
• Publication Year: 2011
• Pages: 336
• ISBN: 9780385523226