I really enjoyed this book. The start was a little sluggish but I understand that an understructure was needed. Thrust through the first few pages and you will get to the heart of this novel. There were many times I needed to put the book down but could not. I delayed in reading the last chapter because I didn't want to story to end. As this is the first novel by this author, I look forward to reading more from M.B. Watson.
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Leave It To The Apes Paperback – August 9, 2013
by
M B Watson
(Author)
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An allegorical dystopian tale of a small society of humans divided by culture and religion. After an unexpected catastrophe, they are forced to work together for their survival. Along the way, a group of mysterious creatures appear and help the humans establish a new, flourishing Community. In this Community, the humans live in abundance and peace. That is, until the death of a Community leader and the ensuing corruption, manipulation, and greed threaten to destroy their way of life. Eventually, a small group of humans emerge to save the Community but soon find themselves struggling with the question:How can you revolt when you don't know you are a slave?A reflection on topics such as corporate exploitation, political corruption, police brutality, government surveillance, and many other pertinent social issues.
- Print length105 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateAugust 9, 2013
- Dimensions6 x 0.27 x 9 inches
- ISBN-101491252367
- ISBN-13978-1491252369
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About the Author
Marques Watson has taken time away from accruing debt and frying his brain in graduate school to rekindle his love of writing. He has written numerous poems, prose, political articles, and short stories. His debut novel, Leave It To The Apes is his introduction into allegory and political story telling. He has lived in a warzone and paradise. The warzone being 1990s South Central Los Angeles where he saw what community division and overzealous police could cause. He then attended UCLA and the Monterey Institute of International Studies, two schools located in affluent areas where the aforementioned division and policing are simply television series plots. His experiences and observations have combined to form his worldview: a cautionary view of both the people and the government.
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- Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (August 9, 2013)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 105 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1491252367
- ISBN-13 : 978-1491252369
- Item Weight : 5.9 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.27 x 9 inches
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Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2013
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2013
This is an exciting depiction of how modern advancements are likely to derive from unexpected resourses. The Apes are the the X-factor and typically society has improved itself with the contributions from the elements that were not apart of the initial plan. {I.E. The Civil Rights Movement}
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2013
I read this short novel in about 2-3 hours. The story starts out slow and is very ambiguous, leaving the reader to wonder what exactly is going to happen. The catalyst for the action occurs though and from there, the story propels forward at a mostly consistent pace, making it an easy read.
The story, while it has some slow moments, has a plot that keeps the reader interested. The author makes good use of foreshadowing throughout the novel, cluing the reader into the events that will inevitably come into fruition but does so without giving away too much, leaving a smidgen of hope that maybe the events will take a different turn. By doing this, the author emotionally pulls his audience into the story.
Character development is alright, but considering the focus of the story is the society as a whole rather than the individuals, this can be overlooked; with that said, the most likeable character is Gowak. I think that the author makes a small mistake in introducing too many other minor characters during the falling action of the story, but again, the significance of the story can be found in the actions of the society rather than the individuals.
From the Panthers to the Elder Guard to the apes, the allegorical elements of the story are poignant. Overall, Leave It To The Apes is a great debut from a promising writer and can be enjoyed by most ages as a thought-provoking read.
The story, while it has some slow moments, has a plot that keeps the reader interested. The author makes good use of foreshadowing throughout the novel, cluing the reader into the events that will inevitably come into fruition but does so without giving away too much, leaving a smidgen of hope that maybe the events will take a different turn. By doing this, the author emotionally pulls his audience into the story.
Character development is alright, but considering the focus of the story is the society as a whole rather than the individuals, this can be overlooked; with that said, the most likeable character is Gowak. I think that the author makes a small mistake in introducing too many other minor characters during the falling action of the story, but again, the significance of the story can be found in the actions of the society rather than the individuals.
From the Panthers to the Elder Guard to the apes, the allegorical elements of the story are poignant. Overall, Leave It To The Apes is a great debut from a promising writer and can be enjoyed by most ages as a thought-provoking read.
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2017
Great book! Is there anyway I can get this signed by the author?