Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives Review
I have watched Tom French grow as a writer for many years now. His earlier works of narrative non-fiction, Unanswered Cries and South of Heaven, began as groundbreaking serial narratives in the St. Petersburg Times. Tom tested the boundaries of what was possible in newspaper writing and established standards that would earn him a Pulitzer Prize for feature writing.
His new book, Zoo Story, achieves an even higher level. I would equate it with nonfiction books such as Blackhawk Down and The Looming Tower, works that seem to achieve the perfect combination of reporting, writing, and critical analysis. Tom combines these elements seamlessly into a work that challenges our notion of what freedom means, what nature imposes and requires, and whether human beings deserve any "dominion" over animals.
I once wrote: "I'll read a better book on zoos and wild animals when elephants fly." Except in Zoo Story, they do!
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Customer Reviews
Excellent - Tracy -
This book takes the reader on a roller coaster ride of emotion and understanding. A must read for animal lovers and just about anyone that has ever visited a zoo and wondered, "What are they thinking?" The book gives perspective from all sides. Excellent read.
Great story - J. L. Weinstein - West Hollywood, California
Yeah, it's brilliantly reported, and true it deals with Big Issues, but Zoo Story is far more than that. It's a really good story. If you want a compelling tale with interesting characters, tautly told, get it. The extra-special bonus: It'll make you think.
A behind-the-scenes look at the zoo - N. Bartol - Revere, MA United States
I like zoos. Sorry to be so simple, but I liked them when I was a child, and now as a parent, I still enjoy going there and pointing out the different types of animals to my children. This book details all the red tape, along with the commitment of the zoo keepers, it takes to bring different species to the zoo and how to handle to them once they are there. Many of us see the elephants, but we do not see the story behind how they got there and do not realize the caring and dedication of the people behind the scenes. I enjoyed reading about the relationships between the animals and their caretakers. A very well written book, it combines both facts about the animals as well as emotional stories. Highly recommended for any one who enjoys a visit to the zoo - you will think twice about the animals that are on display.
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