A review by revisorium
Great Apes by Will Self

challenging medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

This was an idea that had potential but was executed horribly. I do not ever want to have to read about chimps mating with eachother ever again. I felt like reading a monkey version of those shitty romance/smut books everyone loves and I was gagging. 

I was more interested in the actual world and history rather than.. derogatory chimp activities. I thought the stuff about wild humans and zoos was intriguing.

 I actually felt embarrassed on behalf of the author because it was just so weird. I could not make myself enjoy it. It felt like it was written by someone who thinks they are very intelligent but is actually just insufferable. Is that mean? Please tell me what his other books are like...