John and his wife, Amanda,would do almost anything to get higher in their writing carriers, which is why Amanda wants to move to LA to write a reality TV show.
But when John meets Isabel- a woman who's whole life is about baboons- both of their lives will come crashing down, 'cause Isabel learns that her fiancee is not who she though and John learns that Amanda wants a baby.
John works at the Ink, but his boss gives all of the critic- and fame- to one of his colleges, even when he is the one who does all of the work
Isabel's baboon's mean everything to her, so much that she puts them over everything- including human friends. But when something horrible happens to her baboon's, she has to learn how to trust humans.
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The author put all of her focus on characterization and somehow, she pulled it off.
Usually, when I read a book and it only uses one literacy device, I plan on writing a bad review. I am so glad I was wrong! This book was driven by the characters and with nothing to help it go. She managed to change the characters enough that the book had a plot. The plot was not strong and their was not really a climax, but it did not matter. Their was some suspense but it was not about the plot. It was just about the characters.
I don't know why, but I really like books that have a character that is a journalist. I find that job adds character and plot. I loved how Isabel loved animals and would do anything for her "family".
This book had long chapters. I don't stop reading until I reach the next chapter, so I found myself reading for 20 minuets when I only planned to read for 10. Beware, perfectionists, you will be reading fora while.
4.5 out of 5 stars.
