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A review by mmic
Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book was so much better than I was expecting.
Yes, the science and the sexism and the racism hasn't aged great, but it isn't nearly as sexist, racist, and outdated as other Sci Fi novels from the same time.
The story is focused on showing the humanity in others, even in non-humans. It holds up a mirror for our treatment of non-human creatures, one that is still effective today.
While the world it creates is dated, the way the world is presented and the story unfolds are so pleasant that I wasn't bothered by the old-fashioned elements.
This book is a Sci Fi classic with good reason.
Yes, the science and the sexism and the racism hasn't aged great, but it isn't nearly as sexist, racist, and outdated as other Sci Fi novels from the same time.
The story is focused on showing the humanity in others, even in non-humans. It holds up a mirror for our treatment of non-human creatures, one that is still effective today.
While the world it creates is dated, the way the world is presented and the story unfolds are so pleasant that I wasn't bothered by the old-fashioned elements.
This book is a Sci Fi classic with good reason.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Racism, Sexism, and Kidnapping