Cohen, Jon

Part fairy tale and, at the same time, heartbreakingly realistic, Cohen's third novel (after The Man in the Window) will entrance readers from page one, and by the end, even skeptics will agree that magic can still be found in the most unlikely places and in the most surprising people if only we're willing to look.

Although Cohen's book is technical at times, educated lay readers interested in primate studies will appreciate his attention to detail and his engaging prose.