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I absolutely loved this book. This is my third Blake Crouch book and he just never ceases to amaze me. This was such an interesting concept and so well done. An easy 5 star from me. Even if you’re not into science fiction, I think you could still easily be sucked into this one!

thealexarachelle's review against another edition

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5.0

I enjoyed this read. It was fun and scary if you think too hard about it. But I loved the message and hope we can all get there one day. I know I’m being vague lol. It was a journey for sure.

sara_gustaf's review against another edition

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slow-paced

2.0

The topic was interesting, but the was it was presented was a little underwhelming. Other books by this author were much more entertaining.

emlm4's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

okevamae's review against another edition

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5.0

Years ago, in the aftermath of widespread disaster caused by genetic manipulation, the practice of gene editing was outlawed. Logan Ramsay’s mother was the accidental architect of a catastrophe that killed millions. After being pardoned for his part in the disaster and released from prison, Logan took a job at the Gene Protection Agency, bringing in gene-splicing criminals. When a nighttime raid turns out to be a trap, Logan is infected with a gene-editing virus, which seems to have had no effect on his genome. But then he starts noticing little differences, both physical and mental. He’s smarter, stronger. And there appears to be a dangerous plan afoot which his transformation is only the first step in – a plan that only he has the power to stop.

This was my first Blake Crouch sci-fi novel and I loved it. I’ve seen several reviews saying this one isn’t as good as the others, but that just makes me REALLY excited to read the others. It’s a fascinating exploration of the concept of gene editing, as well as a look at what it means to be human, and the cost of becoming something more than human. The way that Logan’s narrative voice and the writing style shift as his mental processes evolve is also really interesting. The year this novel is set in is never stated, but it’s a near-ish-future setting, and many parts of the world are still recognizable – and both the improvements to society and the dystopic aspects of the novel feel very plausible.

Overall, a gripping and thoroughly enjoyable read. I can’t wait to dive into his other sci-fi books.

Representation: lesbian characters

I received an ARC of this ebook from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

fbroom's review against another edition

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5.0

Crouch is a great storyteller. Even though some parts were a little predictable, I kept reading and looking forward to when it's time to read at night and that's all I want! to have a book to look forward to!

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3.0

This one was entertaining enough, but not my favorite of his books. While I love the integration of science into a novel, Upgrade got a little annoying and pretentious.

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