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.
The 8421st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 310
- Words
- 109,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 91st on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)
- PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction (PEN/Faulkner)