Matt RuffLiterary Fiction · Science Fiction·b. 1965
Bad Monkeys
Synopsis
Jane Charlotte claims to be part of a secret organization called 'Bad Monkeys,' dedicated to fighting evil, which lands her in a psychiatric ward after being arrested for murder. A doctor tries to figure out if she's telling the truth, delusional, or playing a deeper game. This novel promises a clever and suspenseful journey where nothing is quite as it seems.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
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Jane CharlotteProtagonist
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bad Monkeys a standalone novel?
This novel is a standalone work, offering a complete narrative without requiring readers to engage with other books by the author or in a series.
Does Bad Monkeys have an unreliable narrator?
The narrative perspective in Bad Monkeys is notably unreliable, which is central to the book's mystery and the reader's experience of piecing together the truth.
How does Bad Monkeys compare to Matt Ruff's other books?
Bad Monkeys shares Matt Ruff's characteristic blend of genre-bending elements and intricate plotting, often featuring protagonists caught in extraordinary, often conspiratorial, circumstances, similar to his later works like 'Lovecraft Country' in its imaginative scope.