Ape House: A NovelRandom House Publishing Group, 7 Sep 2010 - 320 halaman NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “propulsive” (Entertainment Weekly) novel “full of heart, hope, and compelling questions about who we really are” (Redbook) from the acclaimed author of At the Water’s Edge and Water for Elephants “Terrific: an incisive piece of social commentary.”—The New York Times Book Review Isabel Duncan, a scientist at the Great Ape Language Lab, doesn’t understand people, but apes she gets—especially the bonobos Sam, Bonzi, Lola, Mbongo, Jelani, and Makena, who are capable of reason and communication through American Sign Language. Isabel feels more comfortable in their world than she’s ever felt among humans—until she meets John Thigpen, a very married reporter writing a human interest feature. But when an explosion rocks the lab, John’s piece turns into the story of a lifetime—and Isabel must connect with her own kind to save her family of apes from a new form of human exploitation. |
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... night before, John, Cat, and Osgood had all been on the 6 A.M. flight to Kansas City that same morning. John would have loved to close his eyes for a few minutes, even at the risk of accidentally cozying up to Osgood, but he needed to ...
... night before, John, Cat, and Osgood had all been on the 6 A.M. flight to Kansas City that same morning. John would have loved to close his eyes for a few minutes, even at the risk of accidentally cozying up to Osgood, but he needed to ...
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... night's New Year's Eve party, Isabel had been uncharacteristically thrown for a loop by a sorry excuse for dinner (four tiny cubes of cheese) and three strong cocktails (“It's a Glenda Bendah!” the host, and husband of Glenda, had ...
... night's New Year's Eve party, Isabel had been uncharacteristically thrown for a loop by a sorry excuse for dinner (four tiny cubes of cheese) and three strong cocktails (“It's a Glenda Bendah!” the host, and husband of Glenda, had ...
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... night. Isabel patted her pockets until a lump jingled. GRAB PICTURE, said Bonzi. “Take the video camera,” Isabel said, tossing the keys in a perfect arc. “And make sure you ask for decaf. And skim milk.” Celia nodded and snatched the ...
... night. Isabel patted her pockets until a lump jingled. GRAB PICTURE, said Bonzi. “Take the video camera,” Isabel said, tossing the keys in a perfect arc. “And make sure you ask for decaf. And skim milk.” Celia nodded and snatched the ...
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... night air hit her face, her lids snapped open. Each movement of the gurney was amplified as its wheels crunched through the gravel. The parking lot was full of flashing lights and sirens. Velcro straps prevented Isabel from turning her ...
... night air hit her face, her lids snapped open. Each movement of the gurney was amplified as its wheels crunched through the gravel. The parking lot was full of flashing lights and sirens. Velcro straps prevented Isabel from turning her ...
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... night while the cameras roll. I know they should pay me. But if I say no to this there are thousands of other writers just dying for a shot at it.” John threw his hands in the air. They landed with a smack on his thighs. He hoped this ...
... night while the cameras roll. I know they should pay me. But if I say no to this there are thousands of other writers just dying for a shot at it.” John threw his hands in the air. They landed with a smack on his thighs. He hoped this ...
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Chapter 20 | |
Authors Note | |
Dedication Acknowledgments | |
About the Author | |
Discussion Questions for Ape House | |
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