Second Genesis
by Jeffrey Anderson
Deep in the Amazon rain forest a team of scientists has accomplished a breakthrough in genetics that will rock the
scientific community and human culture to the core. Using human embryonic stem cells, they have created a chimpanzee
with super-human intelligence. The excitement at the facility is matched in intensity only by the secrecy surrounding
the project, and the future possibilities for the human race are endless. However, the excitement morphs into concern
when it’s discovered that the human-like chimp not only possesses human-like intelligence, but also possesses human-like
emotion, and it’s not just the "good" emotions that are expressed. What happens when the uncontrollable gets out
of control? What happens if the genius ape escapes?
Written with suspense and plenty of action, this book will capture the eye of those who love the science thriller
genre. For those into current events, the issues surrounding embryonic stem cell research can certainly make for
some heated debates. Jurassic Park with chimps instead of dinosaurs - that’s the thought that kept running through
my mind as I read, and, yes, I do consider that a compliment because I loved Crichton’s dinosaur thriller. Like
Crichton, Anderson does a phenomenal job of portraying the recklessness and arrogance of the human race in its
attempt to control and manipulate nature, which was a central theme of this story. Although the flow was at times
choppy, mostly due to the intricate scientific details that threaten to leave behind many readers, overall the story
did not suffer.
Entertaining and thought-provoking, this is a science thriller that depicts a scenario with the potential of becoming
reality, making it a worthwhile and intriguing read. |
The Book |
Jove |
July 25, 2006 |
Paperback |
0515141984 |
Science Fiction |
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The Reviewer |
John Washburn |
Reviewed 2006 |
NOTE: Reviewer John Washburn
is the author of When Evil Prospers. |
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