We are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler
The novel follows the story of a woman named Rosemary who grew up in an unusual family, with her parents being behavioral scientists and her sister being a chimpanzee, part of an experiment her parents were conducting. As she grows older, Rosemary grapples with the loss of her sister, who was sent away when she was five, and her brother, who left the family due to the emotional turmoil caused by the experiment. The book explores themes of memory, family, and the ethical treatment of animals.
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- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 310
- Original Language
- English
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 91st on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)
- Best Fiction Books of the 21st Century (So Far) (Kirkus Reviews)
- Not the NYT list: 100 fine books from around the world (and not just the USA) of the 21st century (The Bookshop Inc)
- PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction (PEN/Faulkner)