The Study of Animal Languages

The Study of Animal Languages introduces Ivan and Prue, a married couple whose expertise in communication paradoxically leads to a growing disconnect between them. As an intense philosophy professor, Ivan's structured worldview clashes with Prue's vibrant approach as a pioneering biolinguist. When a charming yet infuriating new writer-in-residence comes into their lives, along with Ivan's unstable father-in-law, tensions rise, prompting Ivan to confront the issues in their marriage. This insightful debut novel explores the complexities of language, love, and the misunderstandings that often arise in relationships.