Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

Summary

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, but 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 will have always been greeted by prejudice and fear...

Reviews

  • A scintillating mix of sci-fi adventure and allegory
    Los Angeles Times

About the author

Pierre Boulle

Learn More

Sign up to the Penguin Newsletter

For the latest books, recommendations, author interviews and more