Planet of the Apes
by Pierre Boulle, Xan Fielding
Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle, Xan Fielding holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 22.7K reader ratings. First published in 1963. The book spans 268 pages.
About Planet of the Apes
"I am confiding this manuscript to space, not with the intention of saving myself, but to help, perhaps, to avert the appalling scourge that is menacing the human race. Lord have pity on us!"With these words, Pierre Boulle hurtles the reader onto the Planet of the Apes. In this simian world, civilization is turned upside down: apes are men and men are apes; apes rule and men run wild; apes think, speak, produce, wear clothes, and men are speechless, naked, exhibited at fairs, used for biological research. On the planet of the apes, man, having reached to apotheosis of his genius, has become inert.To this planet come a journalist and a scientist. The scientist is put into a zoo, the journalist into a laboratory. Only the journalist retains the spiritual strength and creative intelligence to try to save himself, to fight the appalling scourge, to remain a man.Out of this situation, Pierre Boulle has woven a tale as harrowing, bizarre, and meaningful as any in the brilliant roster of this master storyteller. With his cutomary wit, irony, and disciplined intellect and style, the author of The Bridge Over the River Kwai tells a swiftly moving story dealing with man's conflicts, and takes the reader into a suspenseful and strangely fascinating orbit.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Pierre Boulle, Xan Fielding |
| Published | 1963 |
| Pages | 268 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.91 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,742 |
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What genre is Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Planet of the Apes worth reading?
Based on 22.7K reader ratings, Planet of the Apes has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes has 268 pages.
Who wrote Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes was written by Pierre Boulle, Xan Fielding. It was first published in 1963.
What is the ISBN for Planet of the Apes?
The ISBN-13 for Planet of the Apes is 9780345447980.0.
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