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Planet of the Apes
- Narrated by: Greg Wise
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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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- Carol Welsh
- 25-04-2022
The original story and I loved it.
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!!!
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- Ashlinn
- 28-11-2022
Shockingly good
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-03-2024
Great!
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-04-2022
Wow the novel that started it all!
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.
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- Kindle Customer
- 19-01-2024
classic
Am amazing and thought provoking story. Realistic and upsetting, the author makes you consider your moral standpoint at every turn.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-05-2024
oldie but a goodie
great story
beautifully read with just the right amount of emotion
highly recommend if you enjoy the classics
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- Tasch
- 16-09-2020
Great story. Wonderful narration.
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.
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- Kindle Customer
- 30-07-2022
Better than the films.
An intelligent tale that causes the reader the reflect and ponder on deep constructs.
Chapter 35 has one instance of blasphemy but the story overall is generally clean and wholesome.
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- Anita Petrik
- 22-04-2023
Surprised and elated
The original story of Planet of the Apes was surprisingly interesting. Enjoyed the reading and remained riveted until the final chapter. Couldn’t put it down!! Wonderful.
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- Garry
- 23-07-2020
Fantastic
Fantastic book and just as exciting as the movie. hope the series continues great work
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