Review: Accessible sci-fi story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 12, 2011
The summary may sound very sci-fi and off-putting to some readers, but this was a very accessible sci-fi story. It is very character focussed, with very likable characters. I may be a bit biased since I love sci-fi, but found it was a great story that should hold wide appeal to readers.I loved the extended length of time covered in the book. The story was told over decades, which really allowed the reader to see the longer term effects of the project, and the growth of individual characters. I particularly found myself drawn to Judy and La-ren. They were both strong, intelligent, and likable characters.One thing I found unusual was the lack of a love story. It seems that almost every book you pick up nowadays has a love story in it, and to read a book without one really stands out.Overall, this was a great read that should appeal to a wide audience. It was an interesting look at twins, and the bonds they have even over species lines. It also looks at discrimination on a level we have never faced yet, with startling and scary results.