"Le gorilla: a pseudo-realistic novel by Oscar Methenier is an exciting journey into the very heart of Paris at the end of the 19th century. The author successfully combined the genres of detective story and social allegory, shades of comedy with criticism of modern social inequalities. The main character, the philosophically impudent simpleton Gorsky, becomes the embodiment of simple rules and the complex nature of human destiny. The novel, which emphasizes the danger and humiliation of colonial thinking, invites the reader to rethink his stereotypes and views on society and man. Le gorilla will be an excellent choice for those who appreciate the extraordinary in literature and want to delve into the world Parisian secrets."