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Liked It “The story pulled me right in. It is definitely creepy, yet realistic at the same time. Well done.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I think this is supposed to be a horror book. It's an interesting, though plodding read about a geneticist who moves back to his Belgian hometown with three children and the events that unfold are related to this doctor's genetic experiments, these children and certain distorted ethical and...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“The story pulled me right in. It is definitely creepy, yet realistic at the same time. Well done.”
Armenator wrote this review Sunday, July 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Although this was quite a slow-moving book, I am extremely glad that I read it! This book will make you think! Creepy!”
Lauren K wrote this review Sunday, July 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good. Not as scary or suspensful as I thought it would be, but it's worth the read.”
Aeni Hale wrote this review Sunday, June 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“most distressing, heartrending, harrowing, miserable book I have ever read.”
dawna wrote this review Wednesday, March 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I think this is supposed to be a horror book. It's an interesting, though plodding read about a geneticist who moves back to his Belgian hometown with three children and the events that unfold are related to this doctor's genetic experiments, these children and certain distorted ethical and religious points of view.
oedalis wrote this review Monday, March 9 2009. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I believe the author failed in giving the book too similar a voice as the main character, who has Asperger's and doesn't emote much. Because of this lack of emotion in the voice, I also lacked sufficient emotional investment in the characters and ended up sympathizing too much with the view of the main character in the execution of the "horrifying" events--though ethically flawed, because I had come to understand his thinking so well, they seemed to have a logical progression. I was distanced from the emotional impact they should've had in order to be truly horrifying. Thus the story left me relatively unmoved. I might recommend it if you have an interest in genetics, cloning, religion and the relating ethical issues. Otherwise, pass.”
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