Interviews with an Ape

In Interviews with an Ape, Felice Fallon explores the consciousness of other species and challenges the long-held belief that animals are only capable of instinctual behavior. Through the story of a young woman who communicates with a gorilla using sign language, Fallon shows that animals are capable of complex thought, emotion, and communication. The book is praised for its compassion, insight, and ability to change minds.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 12 January 2023
Publisher: Cornerstone

A young woman, Dr Graciela Saddiq, arrives to work at a zoo in a city soon to be at war. Of all the animals, she is particularly interested in a silverback mountain gorilla named Einstein. Quickly she finds what makes this gorilla unique: he can communicate with humans using sign language. Each evening as darkness falls and the zoo empties of people, Einstein tells her his story as well as those of other animals he has known. But war is looming, and as the bombing of the city begins, Dr Saddiq realizes that that both their lives are in terrible danger.

A thoughtful, audaciously panoramic novel

MAIL ON SUNDAY

A rare and sparkling jewel - actually, a veritable treasure chest. I found myself falling in love with Einstein... So smart, yet he breaks your heart.

CELIA IMRIE

Stunningly original, moving and engrossing.

DEREK JACOBI

In this powerful book, Felice Fallon opens us to the infinite possibilities of the consciousness of other species. In a story told with compassion and candour, Fallon succeeds in bringing a new and vital challenge to our the long-held belief of us and them.

ESTHER WOOLFSON, author of Between Light and Storm: How We Live with Other Species

A life-changing book which shines a light on humanity in a way that I have.

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 129 x 200 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529157567