I have really mixed feelings about this book. I very much liked all the information about the bonobos. I also enjoyed reading a story set in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country I don't know a lot about. However, I had a really hard time with Sophie's choice of not going with the U.N. van when she had the option. I thought it was selfish of her in a way. I think if she had been older than 14 I would have reacted better. Also, when I was younger, I probably would not have reacted as angrily. I think I would have thought she was brave.