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Planet of the Apes

By: Pierre Boulle
Narrated by: Greg Wise
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Greg Wise reads Pierre Boulle's chilling, iconic novel about a nightmare world where apes rule over men. In a spaceship that can travel at the speed of light, Ulysse, a journalist, sets off from Earth for the nearest solar system. He finds there a planet which resembles his own, except that on Soror humans behave like animals and are hunted by a civilised race of primates. Captured and sent to a research facility, Ulysse must convince the apes of their mutual origins. But such revelations have always been greeted by prejudice and fear...

The inspiration for several acclaimed cult films, Planet of the Apes is both a gripping, disturbing fable and a classic of science fiction.

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I was amused during this tale and would recommend it. The reader is well spoken, even if the accent for apes is a little strange at times, very enjoyable.

Shockingly good

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A great, fun and thoughtful story, well read. I found it very engaging. It makes you think about your humanity. And of course human kind’s treatment of animals and humans alike. How evolved are we really? If you’re a fan of the classic 1968 film this novel is both familiar and different enough to be thoroughly enjoyable.

Great!

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Although dated this was wonderfully written and engaging. I listened to it non stop. Its also a cautionary tale of course... man takes nature for granted and one day....it will bite back. Highly recommend!!!

The original story and I loved it.

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As a child of the 1970s who grew up watching the Charlton Heston Planet of the Apes, I was intrigued by the diffferences between the film and the novel by Pierre Boule. I was so engrossed by Greg Wise's narration that I binged listened to the audiobook a day and a bit. While I enjoyed it and gave it 5 stars all round, there were scenes "of their times" that left me VERY uncomfortable. Particularly the experimentation on the "humans" (read chimpanzees in our world) and the physical and emotional violence inflicted on Nova.

Wow the novel that started it all!

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Am amazing and thought provoking story. Realistic and upsetting, the author makes you consider your moral standpoint at every turn.

classic

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great story
beautifully read with just the right amount of emotion
highly recommend if you enjoy the classics

oldie but a goodie

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Fantastic book and just as exciting as the movie. hope the series continues great work

Fantastic

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I really enjoyed this, it is so different to the film, showing the conclusion of the remake as the more accurate of the two films. This was just astonishing. And really performed well. Thank you!

Unexpected!

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This story never gets old. It's been many years since I read this book and I found listening to it just as enjoyable. The narration was excellent. I'm a big fan of the original movies and the TV series that followed. I recommend this book to everyone. It's a true classic.

Fantastic Tale

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Greg Wise is a wonderful narrator. I very much enjoyed this story. I am a huge fan of the original Planet of the Apes film but I had never read the book. These classic stories are a joy to listen to.

Great story. Wonderful narration.

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