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An eccentric professor saves a London Zoo ape from a rocket experiment in this dazzling classic by a trailblazing animal rights activist, introduced by Sarah Hall.

''Pitch-perfect.'' Ali Smith
''So original.'' Hilary Mantel
''Stunning.'' Isabel Waidner
''There is nobody quite like her.'' A.S. Byatt
''Her beastly, risky best.'' Eley Williams


When my species has destroyed itself, we may need yours to start it all again.

In London Zoo, Professor Darrylhyde is singing to the apes again. Outside their cage, he watches the two animals, longing to observe the mating ritual of this rare species. But Percy, inhibited by confinement and melancholy, is repulsing Edwina''s desirous advances. Soon, the Professor''s connection increases as he talks, croons, befriends - so when a scientist arrives on a secret governmental mission to launch Percy into space, he vows to secure his freedom. But when met by s

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'So refreshing and interesting: the opulence, playful excess, brittle wit.' - Hilary Mantel (on The Snow Ball)
'I read it in one sitting ... Wonderful!' - Claire-Louise Bennett (on The Snow Ball)

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      Publisher Faber & Faber
      Published 5 October 2023
      ISBN-13 9780571381296
      978-0571381296
      ISBN-10 0571381294
      Also in:
      Dystopian & Alternative History Fiction ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      An eccentric professor saves a London Zoo ape from a rocket experiment in this dazzling classic by a trailblazing animal rights activist, introduced by Sarah Hall.

      ''Pitch-perfect.''       Ali Smith
      ''So original.'' Hilary Mantel
      ''Stunning.'' Isabel Waidner
      ''There is nobody quite like her.'' A.S. Byatt
      ''Her beastly, risky best.'' Eley Williams


      When my species has destroyed itself, we may need yours to start it all again.

      In London Zoo, Professor Darrylhyde is singing to the apes again. Outside their cage, he watches the two animals, longing to observe the mating ritual of this rare species. But Percy, inhibited by confinement and melancholy, is repulsing Edwina''s desirous advances. Soon, the Professor''s connection increases as he talks, croons, befriends - so when a scientist arrives on a secret governmental mission to launch Percy into space, he vows to secure his freedom. But when met by s

      Trade Review
      'So refreshing and interesting: the opulence, playful excess, brittle wit.' - Hilary Mantel (on The Snow Ball)
      'I read it in one sitting ... Wonderful!' - Claire-Louise Bennett (on The Snow Ball)

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