The Evolution Of Bruno Littlemore (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
Very well written by a chimpanzee called Bruno. I just could not take his falling in love with a human woman and called it quits soon after so I really gave up before getting into it. It appears science fiction (once a genre I love) is no longer for me. Fantasy never was. But Benjamin Hale writes so amazingly well. I await his next book. I hope the genre will be more to my taste. If you do like fantasy, give this one a try. It's long...576 pages. I actually had a hard time giving it 4 stars because of the offensive plot. As Bruno, a chimpanzee, evolves into a more human version of himself,(learning to read, write, and speak) he develops a sexual relationship with his female primatologist. What I liked about the novel was the language and style of Hale. He incorporates everything I find appealing and thought provoking including biblical, cultural, and Shakespearean allusions, challenging vocabulary (I had to check the dictionary many times), and the humorous and philosphical voice of Bruno himself.
What do You think about The Evolution Of Bruno Littlemore (2011)?
Thanks to Jill for the recommendation! Kept me up at night, thoughtful. Aspiring to be human.
—NocturnalScribe
Had a hard time getting through this book. Very well written, just not for me.
—kmacks
Outstanding! Easily in my top five of the past several years.
—giu
this was an excellent book; although a bit strange.
—maryama
