Next
Ratings55
Average rating3.2
15
Ratings55
Average rating3.2
Michael Crichton, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Jurassic Park, comes an astounding, eye-opening look at the world of genetics as it’s happening now, told as only Michael Crichton can tell it, with lightening fast pacing and thrilling chases. Welcome to our genetic world. Fast, furious, and out of control. This is not the world of the future—it’s the world right now. Is a loved one missing some body parts? Are blondes becoming extinct? Is everyone at your dinner table of the same species? Humans and chimpanzees differ in only 400 genes; is that why an adult human being resembles a chimp fetus? And should that worry us? There’s a new genetic cure for drug addiction—is it worse than the disease? We live in a time of momentous scientific leaps; a time when it’s possible to sell our eggs and sperm online for thousands of dollars; test our spouses for genetic maladies and even frame someone for a genetic crime. We live in a time when one fifth of all our genes are owned by someone else, and an unsuspecting person and his family can be pursued cross-country because they happen to have certain valuable genes within their chromosomes... Devilishly clever, Next blends fact and fiction into a breathless tale of a new world where nothing is what it seems, and a set of new possibilities can open at every turn.
Reviews with the most likes.
For a book about genetics, it's surprisingly dissapointing....
I just couldn't finish this book. The premise is awesome - our genes are now financial commodity. What lengths would corporations go to ensure they make a nice profit out of your DNA? Unfortunately, this is a poorly constructed novel. Its primary sin is that it lacked focus. There were far too many characters and subplots, therefore you're not exactly sure WHO to root for. In the end, trying to keep up with the many characters and plots proved too tiring for me and I gave up on finishing the book.
exciting start to finish, incl good commentary on genetic legislation. tbc
I shoulda heeded the cover copy. “As good as anything since Jurassic Park” or something similar.
True enough. It was a fast read, quite interesting, for sure, but not exciting in the slightest. Buy it used if you have to read it. DEFINITELY don't pay airport book store prices.
