The One and Only Ivan Chapters 142-149 Summary

pretending, nest, more TV, it, romance, more about romance, grooming, talk

  • Ivan is trying his best to play the role of the alpha male, but it doesn't feel natural to him. With a case of Gorilla Identity Disorder, he's finding his new social life a bit too confusing.
  • His to-do list is expanding: build nest out of leaves, impress others, play tag with Kinyani, strut and grunt. You know, gorilla stuff.
  • Ivan misses Bob, and wishes they could have some guy time to process this romance thing he's got going on with Kinyani.
  • And by romance, we mean picking bugs out of each others' fur. How sweet.
  • Ivan is gradually getting closer to his troop, and has stopped taking it personally that they don't like to sit and gossip like his buds at the Exit 8 did. 
  • He's also started spending quality time with Kinyani.