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Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes
Author: Pierre Boulle
"Planet of the Apes hurtles the reader into a distant simian world. With delicate irony Boulle dissects the stupidity of established authority, the vamity of human ambition, and the nature of our society. Here is a harrowing, hypnotic novel as meaningful as any of the great masterpieces of satiric literature."
ISBN: 167325
Publication Date: 1963
Pages: 128
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3.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: New American Library, Inc.
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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Wow. It's been awhile since I've read a book that has met my needs and expectations on every level like this one has. It's beautifully written. The language is direct and not flowery, and I like that. I relate to the main character profoundly; I feel everything he feels, and just when I thought perhaps the author wasn't addressing the emotional element of the story, he comes in with the emotions at the end to leave the reader shocked and touched...yes, even after seeing the movie. So, as I said before, this has all the elements of a great book: the plot, the engaging characters, the writing style, and the genuine emotional element.
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A classic and a must read
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The book is better than both movies!
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My eleven year old son loved it and wants to keep it for our collection.
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Fine book, I enjoyed the story within the story and the twist at the end. If you like Planet of the Apes, this is the book that started it all. And really, even tho it is sci-fi, I don't think it's a book limited by that. It covers social commentary and more.
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12th Signet printing. Cover art is movie tie-in


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