“An absorbing, character-driven story of the Dover case.” — Publishers Weekly
“Humes especially shines in his careful explication of the history of this larger fight.” — Los Angeles Times Book Review [cover review]
“Making a complicated issue accessible . . . His fast-moving, richly detailed book reads like a suspense novel.” — Chicago Tribune
“A valuable primer . . . An illuminating blend of science, religion and politics.” — Kirkus Reviews
“[E]xcellent science writing, with crisp explanations of complicated evolutionary mechanisms, and fascinating material on Darwin.” — San Diego Union-Tribune
“His writing is vivid, memorable, and engaging, and a welcome breath of common sense.” — Seattle Times
“Rich back stories of characters from both sides of the courtroom make self-evident the fundamental culture war brewing.” — Seed Magazine
“A fascinatingly detailed record of the creationist war on science.” — Skeptic Magazine
“In painstaking detail, Humes breaks down the politics and the science . . . inexhaustible reporting married to talent.” — St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“An unusually deft analysis . . . based upon extensive behind-the-scenes interviews . . . highly recommended.” — Eugenie Scott
“Compelling page-turning narrative . . . A must read for anyone who cares about science, education, and liberty.” — Michael Shermer
“Monkey Girl is compelling and unsettling. — Patt Morrison
“A real page-turner and an eye-opener for those who think they understand the American psyche.” — Lee M. Silver
