by Lydia Millet
Love in Infant Monkeys a collection of short stories all relating tales of well known people and their often humorous interactions with animals.
I found the first tale, Sexing the Pheasant, rather dull and boring to read but despite this dissapointing start, the book quickly picked up. As I read, the stories became more and more interesting and entertaining, not only to read, but also in their manner of making one question the importance of our mundane daily routine and also to contemplate the significance of animal therapy. Others may praise the collection for its subtle commentary on mankind and I do too, but I also admire this book simply because of its ability to entertain on boring, rainy days.
The book is a quick read and can be read even on busy days, the short stories allowing one to read only bits at a time if necessary. I highly recommend it to those who enjoy short reads.
