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brianne_k's review against another edition
1.0
*1.5/5*
This was not the book for me. The concept sounded so unique, but I didn't enough for the stories and how they were thinly interconnected. I enjoyed stories 1, 2, and 4. But not enough to make me like this book. Especially because the lengths of the stories weren't proportional to each other. I would have liked story 1 to be longer, and for 5 & 6 to be shorter.
This was not the book for me. The concept sounded so unique, but I didn't enough for the stories and how they were thinly interconnected. I enjoyed stories 1, 2, and 4. But not enough to make me like this book. Especially because the lengths of the stories weren't proportional to each other. I would have liked story 1 to be longer, and for 5 & 6 to be shorter.
ambeesbookishpages's review against another edition
5.0
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This book was absolutely amazing. Spanning over hundred of years it shows the evolution of humanity with the advances in science that have been made. This book was brilliant and thought provoking as well as terrifying and undeniably real. This book is something that can’t be missed in 2018/2019.
I didn't realize this was an anthology when I had requested it, so I was a little skeptical since I am not the biggest fan of anthologies but Ohmygod. The stories interconnect with a Reverend and his daughter over hundred of years worth of time. Stronger, Faster and More Beautiful was captivating, I couldn't read it fast enough and I was sad when I finished because I really wanted more.
If you think about it, a lot of the things that Dayton talks about in this book are already happening or on their way of happening so her ideas aren't far fetched in the least. My favorite story in this anthology had to have been the last one. It's set far into the future where there is a huge divide between genetically modified humans and "protos" humans that have never been altered. It brings up the question of what species is more superior and if genetically altered people are a whole new species with in themselves.
Stronger, Faster and More Beautiful brings up an array of questions as you read. It makes you think about the future and how things can go horribly wrong. It brings up with question of whether or not any of these things ethical and where the cut off is for ethical and unethical modifications. This book will be one to stand out in my mind for a long time to come and it will with out a doubt stay in everyone else's mind as well.
This book was absolutely amazing. Spanning over hundred of years it shows the evolution of humanity with the advances in science that have been made. This book was brilliant and thought provoking as well as terrifying and undeniably real. This book is something that can’t be missed in 2018/2019.
I didn't realize this was an anthology when I had requested it, so I was a little skeptical since I am not the biggest fan of anthologies but Ohmygod. The stories interconnect with a Reverend and his daughter over hundred of years worth of time. Stronger, Faster and More Beautiful was captivating, I couldn't read it fast enough and I was sad when I finished because I really wanted more.
If you think about it, a lot of the things that Dayton talks about in this book are already happening or on their way of happening so her ideas aren't far fetched in the least. My favorite story in this anthology had to have been the last one. It's set far into the future where there is a huge divide between genetically modified humans and "protos" humans that have never been altered. It brings up the question of what species is more superior and if genetically altered people are a whole new species with in themselves.
Stronger, Faster and More Beautiful brings up an array of questions as you read. It makes you think about the future and how things can go horribly wrong. It brings up with question of whether or not any of these things ethical and where the cut off is for ethical and unethical modifications. This book will be one to stand out in my mind for a long time to come and it will with out a doubt stay in everyone else's mind as well.
tomstbr's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes it's nice just to read a finely written extrapolation of a simple scientific idea. Thankfully Arwen is able to create compelling characters and imaginative scenarios in which to explore her interest - in this case genetic modification of humanity.
It's a bit like Cloud Atlas meets Black Mirror, episodic in structure jumping through time into an unknown future. Asks some pretty big questions, and isn't overtly ideological, so a quick read that manages to stimulate the mind. Recommend.
It's a bit like Cloud Atlas meets Black Mirror, episodic in structure jumping through time into an unknown future. Asks some pretty big questions, and isn't overtly ideological, so a quick read that manages to stimulate the mind. Recommend.
reinhardt021's review against another edition
5.0
Fun anthology of stories with an overarching narrative exploring humanities potential futures.
readmoreyall's review against another edition
3.0
What a weird book. If you like a non linear narrative (six stories with loose connections) and being slightly disgusted with the future: pick this up.
in_and_out_of_the_stash's review against another edition
3.0
Not really a novel more a string of vignettes
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that I was hoping would come together at the end. Each episode left me wanting to know more.Promising idea that was not carried through.vidhi26p's review against another edition
5.0
This was a mind-altering impressive collection of stories of the world to come. Told in six different perspectives — each years after the last, it illustrates a world where humans make genetics their playground and go ham. It’s a mesmerizing novel forcing the reader to truly ponder the consequences of such radical change to the human body — to what extent should we play God? I absolutely devoured this sci fi novel and loved how Dayton told the story.