Wild Animus: A Novel

By Rich Shapero

Book Overview

Newly graduated from college, Sam Altman is gripped by an inexplicable urge to lose himself in the wilderness and teams up with an enigmatic young woman who seems bent on helping him realize his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0971880107
• ISBN13: 9781800788312
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Too Far Pub
• Length: 315 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.3" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

A taste of a life I'll never know

I thought this book was fantastic. I'm a big fan of Alaskan adventure diaries, and also psychedelic culture, and this melded these two worlds artfully. Granted, Shapero isn't the best writer, but that only adds to the rough, emotional storytelling - he paints a picture of a life I'll never know, and it's gripping to dip into his world.

Bestiality at its most romantic!

I first discovered this gem while perusing the streets of Chicago during the city's annual jazz festival. A group of Rick Shapero patrons were standing on a street corner handing out this epic FOR FREE to all who would take it. Unfortunatley, many of the ignorant music lovers walked right by, passing by what some have called "the greatest...book...ever written." Once I started reading Wild Animus, I couldn't put it down. Its wall-to-wall action/adventure/romance kept me excited page after page. You might be wondering, "Hey, that sounds great, but I've read plenty of novels which have all of those elements. What sets this one apart?" Well, I'll tell you: the bestiality. That's right, when the story's protagonist discovers that he is really a ram in spirit, he proceeds to fulfill his wildest ram-on-human sexual fantasies; and Shapero's vivid storytelling leaves nothing to the imiganiation! Yet, even amidst all of this "fauna"cation, the story never strays far from its original message. Its a classic coming-of-age tale that both children and adults can relate to, and therefore I highly recommend this book to everyone who knows how to read (plans for an all-braile version are in development). Here's hoping for a sequel!

Wild Animus--Alaskan Adventure and Challenge!!!

I think that this was a really interesting...definitely different read, and I enjoyed it. I was also given it for free at the Boulder Creek Festival and I thought it was a challenging read--Shapero is a very talented writer, I especially liked his detailed description of the love/interaction between the main character, Sam/Ransom and Lindy. You could really understand the depth of their connection, and while some of Ransom's expeditions in Alaska are kind of crazy, I enjoyed reading about the Alaskan wilderness and think there is a cool message from the book....Definitely try this book, you'll find that it pulls you in!

Climbers and thinkers will love this book...

I'm an avid mountain-climber and appreciate any read that challenges my assumptions and makes me think in directions I might not ordinarily go...so I found this book to be a gem. Since reading it, I've had countless discussions about its themes with my husband, friends and acquaintances. Actually, I can't stop thinking about it!Beware of the book sellers who are trying to sell this though. The book hasn't actually come out yet, so what they're selling is the "advance reading copy," which explicitly says on the back cover "NOT FOR RESALE." I got it for free at a run in Littleton, CO, and was told they're giving them away at similar events around the US.