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Bad Monkeys by Matt Ruff

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katyab's review against another edition

2.0

Completely batshit bonkers. And the fact is that, for two-thirds of the book, I really enjoyed how mad it was! All the comparisons the first Matrix film were accurate and the storytelling was exciting. I felt like this book knew it was over-the-top and kitschy (in a good way) and was having fun with it. I really liked how you weren’t completely certain of Jane’s story, but you also really wanted to believe it.

But in the last third, there were plot twists upon plot twists, with not enough room in between for breath. I became more and more incredulous about the logic and reasoning in the plot. I agree with another reviewer on here describing it as becoming a bad M. Night Shyamalan story, and unfortunately my care for the characters and the outcome went downhill rapidly. I was given many reasons to believe in The Organisation in the end, but with all the nonsense that was happening, I was reluctant to do so. Damn.

nherbs's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny fast-paced

3.75

betseyboo's review

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2.0

I was at my public library where I saw a display that said, "Yesterday's bestsellers are today's good books". I noticed this book. The shape of the book attracted me and it sounded like an interesting story. Don't think I would recommend this book.

bookwhore1994's review

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot

5.0

ir_sharp2's review

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4.0

I loved the style of this book. Everything from the cover and unique binding to the crazy-excellent absorbing writing style. Unfortunately I kept losing track of characters and forgetting names, but I attribute that to taking week-long breaks from reading it. This was a fast and fun read.