In the not-too-distant future, three astronauts land on what appears to be a planet just like Earth, with lush forests, a temperate climate, and breathable air. But while it appears to be a paradise, nothing is what it seems. They soon discover the terrifying truth: On this world humans are savage beasts, and apes rule as their civilized masters. In an ironic novel of nonstop action and breathless intrigue, one man struggles to unlock the secret of a terrifying civilization, all the while wondering: Will he become the ...
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In the not-too-distant future, three astronauts land on what appears to be a planet just like Earth, with lush forests, a temperate climate, and breathable air. But while it appears to be a paradise, nothing is what it seems. They soon discover the terrifying truth: On this world humans are savage beasts, and apes rule as their civilized masters. In an ironic novel of nonstop action and breathless intrigue, one man struggles to unlock the secret of a terrifying civilization, all the while wondering: Will he become the savior of the human race, or the final witness to its damnation? In a shocking climax, Boulle delivers the answer in a masterpiece of adventure, satire, and suspense.
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The apes can drive and fly planes in this civilized soceity. A reporter who is on assignment with his astronaut buddies ends up on this strange planet. He can only speak French, which the apes beleive to be nothing but chibberish. He has to learn the apes' alnguage and teach it to a chimpanzee scientist. Parts of the book are alittle far fetched like how would a reporter be able to reconstruct the broken space ship. The ending is surprising and funny at the same time. This is a great work of science fiction.
