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Summary: You won't be able to put it down!
Review: I extremely disliked this book. It's very confusing and is not good for someone younger than 15 because it is so confusing. It seems like it has no point and the ending is stupid.
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Summary: What Good Sci-Fi Should Aspire to Be
Review: I am quite surprised that a young adult title could be so thought-provoking. It has all the elements of good science fiction- real people faced with a very timely and pressing problem, but set in a time and place where we the readers can view the protagonists as they attempt to find some sort of closure.The book simultaneously deals with the social problems associated with aging and the perils of the new, improved DNA-based biotechnology. It also presents the old plot device, immortality and the fountain of youth, with skill and originality. Also, I felt the juxtaposition of teen protagonists into such a complicated situation was an excellent touch. Although I liked both the characters and the premise, I especially liked the ending of the story. A book of this sort would make for a great made-for-TV movie that could be shown on some lazy mid-week afternoon. In sum, this was a fine effort, based on very real present-day science. I just wish the tale had been a bit longer.
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