Random House Reader's Circle Ape House, (Paperback)

from shayrp76

Ape House by Sara Gruen I really enjoyed reading Water for Elephants by Ms. Gruen so I didn't hesitate to pick up a copy of Ape House. I didn't think I would be able to sit and just focus on the novel since this is a busy time of the year for me, as well as everyone else, but I found myself unabl...

from suballa

I enjoyed this very much, but when comparing it to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, it came up a little short. I know that really isn't fair, but I couldn't help it. This was a great story but it felt a little rushed. I do recommend it, and I'm sure it will be a best-seller.

from elliepotten

Most of the reviews I've read of this book have been quite unanimous on one point: that Ape House isn't as good as Water for Elephants. Which bodes very well for my future Gruen reading, considering how much I enjoyed this one! Before I even started reading, I was fascinated by Gruen's descriptio...

from msbaba

I just finished reading Ape House by Sara Guen, and the best that I can say is that it was mildly enjoyable. Unfortunately, that feeling was overshadowed by a strong sense of disappointment: I had expected more from this author. Ape House is a novel about a group of research bonobos who have been...

from Jdefaz

I enjoyed the begining and the ending of the book but the middle was a little flat. The storyline of Amanda seemed pointless to me and needed to focus more on isabell, john and the Bonobos. The writing didn't seem to flow and compared to "water for elephants" i felt it was a bit of a let down. I ...