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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
Review copy received for blog tour.
On the planet of Clades the population is composed exclusively of Clans - clones of a "father". There are no women, only males genetically identical to the original (a scientist from Earth). The cloning began in order to allow the society to survive after the population was nearly wiped out by the attack of the Frag virus.
1672 (Twain) is a young Clan who has lived his whole life in his sponsor's home. He's never been allowed out because he's a mutant, and should have never survived the Incubation tank. But his sponsor saved him. After 1672 is discovered, however, he's forced to join a group of his peers and apprentice to become a Builder.
The other young Clans don't react well to 1672's presence. He has longer hair and lighter eyes, and these features make him stand apart. He's bullied and beaten. But he also unexpectedly finds two friends. When the Frag virus becomes a threat to the Clan society again, 1672 will have to fight for survival.
I enjoyed this sci-fi novel with a touch of dystopian. It's something differentfrom what we usually read, and the main character is male, not female. It was interesting to read about developing individual thoughts and ideas in a society that preaches equality and sameness to extremes - to the point that there are no friends (because clans are all identical, and there's no one more "special" than the other) or use for manners (since everybody treats everyone else equally).
Twain's friends are the most interesting characters. One is an unexpected ally, after he started out as Twain's biggest bully. The other has a very distinct personality and unique way of life, so much that it's hard for him to keep it hidden.
The story is full of twists and turns, and it's a stand-aloen novel, meaning there is one satisfactory ending with no cliffhanger.
On the planet of Clades the population is composed exclusively of Clans - clones of a "father". There are no women, only males genetically identical to the original (a scientist from Earth). The cloning began in order to allow the society to survive after the population was nearly wiped out by the attack of the Frag virus.
1672 (Twain) is a young Clan who has lived his whole life in his sponsor's home. He's never been allowed out because he's a mutant, and should have never survived the Incubation tank. But his sponsor saved him. After 1672 is discovered, however, he's forced to join a group of his peers and apprentice to become a Builder.
The other young Clans don't react well to 1672's presence. He has longer hair and lighter eyes, and these features make him stand apart. He's bullied and beaten. But he also unexpectedly finds two friends. When the Frag virus becomes a threat to the Clan society again, 1672 will have to fight for survival.
I enjoyed this sci-fi novel with a touch of dystopian. It's something differentfrom what we usually read, and the main character is male, not female. It was interesting to read about developing individual thoughts and ideas in a society that preaches equality and sameness to extremes - to the point that there are no friends (because clans are all identical, and there's no one more "special" than the other) or use for manners (since everybody treats everyone else equally).
Twain's friends are the most interesting characters. One is an unexpected ally, after he started out as Twain's biggest bully. The other has a very distinct personality and unique way of life, so much that it's hard for him to keep it hidden.
The story is full of twists and turns, and it's a stand-aloen novel, meaning there is one satisfactory ending with no cliffhanger.
This book felt as though it had points that I could really discuss in a discussion group. Influences of clones all being similar and differences in a group, good or bad and why. That no matter how hard you try, there are traits that could show stronger in the same gene pool no matter how hard you try to make all the same.
I loved the strong feeling of creating a society of clones in Father Krume's manner. We get that feel then watch it slowly crumble to pieces. He thinks this is a perfect concept that's not perfect.
****FULL REVIEW****
*At my request, this audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review.
Clone 1672, or Twain as his sponsor calls him, should never have lived. The glitch that happened in his pod marked him for dead before birth. However, Twigg took care of him in hopes that the mutation in Twain's genes would save them all. When Father Krume, the original who created the clones on Clades, learns of Twain's existence, he finally agrees to see if Twain can co-exist as a productive unit in their society of unity and no deviation. As Twain lives with others like him, he starts to see there is more happening here than all the clans are aware of.
Jeff gets to perform with this book. We have a few different voices, but for the most part this book is about a clan of same people. This is a challenge for any narrator to perform a book with clones. Why? Because they are all going to have similar voices. However, they could easily have different personalities that come through tones and articulation when they are away from the collective. Jeff performs this with each clone here. We get the voice of the computer that sounds as though it's through computer speakers, giving it a slightly different feel. When we get several speaking at once saying the same words, Jeff creates that for us to hear.
There is a line early in the book, Chapter 2, that really struck me. It feels as though this is the theme of why the clones live as they do.
"We don't want to be like Earth," Father Krume said. "I have told you how their differences caused the humans many wars and strife."
This comment by the creator of these clones on Clades feels to be key, the thought that created this whole world.
Oh the implications of a perfect world where everyone's the same, and how one small difference can be detected and shunned. The thing is, even if you clone and all live in the same fashion, there are still small attributes that shine through. You get a feel of a few clones being slightly different in different aspects; one's stronger and his first interaction with Twain gives us a feel of a bully, another seems carefree and (maybe) loving, another is pointed out to be interested in himself.
This book felt as though it had points that I could really discuss in a discussion group. For instance, influences of clones all being similar and differences in a group, good or bad and why. That no matter how hard you try, there are traits that could show stronger in the same gene pool no matter how hard you try to make all the same.
I loved the strong feeling of creating a society of clones in Father Krume's manner. We get that feel then watch it slowly crumble to pieces. He thinks this is a perfect concept that's not perfect.
There is more differences in the world than many know or see. But with Twain... there are hints to more secrets with Twain. Twigg knows more than he's let on. When we learn of one huge difference, all the hints of what Twain can or can't do and tiny differences make sense. I loved this big discovery moment. It's about the middle of the book, and feels like a huge reveal readying us for the next steps to come.
This book could easily have been boring, but Realm kept the story moving with curiosity. I was interested in Twain and his situation, then what he learned of others at classes for work. We learn about the world history and that there are differences in the clones as we go, keeping me curious. This is a story teens and adults could read/listen to. Learning the concept the world is suppose to function in, then seeing how it's changing, then the reason behind it all. The story was well written for bringing all the points out through the characters.
Our main character we live through is Twain, but we also get chapters through the eyes of Buster and Chad. The three have different views on the world that's suppose to be the same for all, but isn't. By the end of the story, I saw the clones as individuals people who deserved to live. It was quite a journey to get to know them and their reason for being.
I loved the strong feeling of creating a society of clones in Father Krume's manner. We get that feel then watch it slowly crumble to pieces. He thinks this is a perfect concept that's not perfect.
****FULL REVIEW****
*At my request, this audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review.
Clone 1672, or Twain as his sponsor calls him, should never have lived. The glitch that happened in his pod marked him for dead before birth. However, Twigg took care of him in hopes that the mutation in Twain's genes would save them all. When Father Krume, the original who created the clones on Clades, learns of Twain's existence, he finally agrees to see if Twain can co-exist as a productive unit in their society of unity and no deviation. As Twain lives with others like him, he starts to see there is more happening here than all the clans are aware of.
Jeff gets to perform with this book. We have a few different voices, but for the most part this book is about a clan of same people. This is a challenge for any narrator to perform a book with clones. Why? Because they are all going to have similar voices. However, they could easily have different personalities that come through tones and articulation when they are away from the collective. Jeff performs this with each clone here. We get the voice of the computer that sounds as though it's through computer speakers, giving it a slightly different feel. When we get several speaking at once saying the same words, Jeff creates that for us to hear.
There is a line early in the book, Chapter 2, that really struck me. It feels as though this is the theme of why the clones live as they do.
"We don't want to be like Earth," Father Krume said. "I have told you how their differences caused the humans many wars and strife."
This comment by the creator of these clones on Clades feels to be key, the thought that created this whole world.
Oh the implications of a perfect world where everyone's the same, and how one small difference can be detected and shunned. The thing is, even if you clone and all live in the same fashion, there are still small attributes that shine through. You get a feel of a few clones being slightly different in different aspects; one's stronger and his first interaction with Twain gives us a feel of a bully, another seems carefree and (maybe) loving, another is pointed out to be interested in himself.
This book felt as though it had points that I could really discuss in a discussion group. For instance, influences of clones all being similar and differences in a group, good or bad and why. That no matter how hard you try, there are traits that could show stronger in the same gene pool no matter how hard you try to make all the same.
I loved the strong feeling of creating a society of clones in Father Krume's manner. We get that feel then watch it slowly crumble to pieces. He thinks this is a perfect concept that's not perfect.
There is more differences in the world than many know or see. But with Twain... there are hints to more secrets with Twain. Twigg knows more than he's let on. When we learn of one huge difference, all the hints of what Twain can or can't do and tiny differences make sense. I loved this big discovery moment. It's about the middle of the book, and feels like a huge reveal readying us for the next steps to come.
This book could easily have been boring, but Realm kept the story moving with curiosity. I was interested in Twain and his situation, then what he learned of others at classes for work. We learn about the world history and that there are differences in the clones as we go, keeping me curious. This is a story teens and adults could read/listen to. Learning the concept the world is suppose to function in, then seeing how it's changing, then the reason behind it all. The story was well written for bringing all the points out through the characters.
Our main character we live through is Twain, but we also get chapters through the eyes of Buster and Chad. The three have different views on the world that's suppose to be the same for all, but isn't. By the end of the story, I saw the clones as individuals people who deserved to live. It was quite a journey to get to know them and their reason for being.
Writer Person
This book is really something else. I'm really into sci-fi. I had high expectations for this book, and I must say, I was pretty impressed. One thing that struck me about the paperback was the illustrations. Oh. My. Gosh. For those who have the ebook, I'm sorry to say that you're missing out. It really added an extra something to the book. I enjoyed studying them to see how they related to the scene, and how Realm Lovejoy imagined this scene to be like.. It was nice. It was different. The entire book was in third person, and was told from the POV of three boys: 1249 (aka Buster), 1672 (aka Twain), and
Characters
So I liked Twain from the beginning. It was weird at first because he almost had no personality of his own. Almost. When it starts getting into what the society should be like, you notice just how different Twain always was. Even before the mutation is mentioned or revealed. (I must say that I totally guessed the mutation right. I don't know if it was predictable, or if I'm just awesome. But somehow I had a feeling.) It was really something else to him try to fit in, but also... aspire for something else, I guess. It's hard to describe.
Chad, for example, considered himself to be a perfect Clan. And in a way, he really was. He truly believed in Unity and such. The only ironic/hypocritical part about Unity was that, well. Differences were unacceptable. It makes sense, of course. But think about it. How Unified are they if differences tear them apart? Is it just me? But anyways. Chad irritated me for some time, but eventually he grew on me.
I was if-y about Buster for a while. I wasn't really sure how to feel about him. But as it went on, I found myself feeling very sympathetic. To me, he's the most humane one. The other Clans just scare me. Buster recognizes what's wrong with the society.
Plot
So what is wrong with the society? Well, they're all clones. Of the same guy. Weird?
Yeah, it gets weirder, trust me.
I won't give anything away. But I will say that I was surprised. There were so many aspects that I hadn't even considered. The book wasn't very explicit. There was a bit of language. It threw me off at first, but you get used to it.
It had a decent pace. From the beginning, there was action here, action there. It kind of all exploded at the end (figuratively speaking). I had trouble keeping up with everything that was happening. I suggest reading the last few chapters kind of slow. Just because there is a lot to take in.
Overall, I was impressed. Cloning is certainly an interesting issue and I like the way it was presented. Especially the epilogue. That was great. Like I always say, I love books that make me think. And this certainly made me think. I couldn't just be disgusted or appalled or shocked. I had to actually take into account the kind of world they live in. Not that it makes anything right. But it makes it understandable.
The only thing I might have wished for was a few more glimpses of Earth. What it's like now.
Everything takes place on Clades, and it leaves me wondering.
Rating: 4 stars
Why: I was impressed and I really enjoyed it. Not in love with it, but it really is good.
Recommendation: sci-fi lovers, definitely. People who love action and dystopian societies. Also, people who love illustrations. That may sound a bit weird, but if you enjoy a little extra something, the illustrations are great.
This book is really something else. I'm really into sci-fi. I had high expectations for this book, and I must say, I was pretty impressed. One thing that struck me about the paperback was the illustrations. Oh. My. Gosh. For those who have the ebook, I'm sorry to say that you're missing out. It really added an extra something to the book. I enjoyed studying them to see how they related to the scene, and how Realm Lovejoy imagined this scene to be like.. It was nice. It was different. The entire book was in third person, and was told from the POV of three boys: 1249 (aka Buster), 1672 (aka Twain), and
Characters
So I liked Twain from the beginning. It was weird at first because he almost had no personality of his own. Almost. When it starts getting into what the society should be like, you notice just how different Twain always was. Even before the mutation is mentioned or revealed. (I must say that I totally guessed the mutation right. I don't know if it was predictable, or if I'm just awesome. But somehow I had a feeling.) It was really something else to him try to fit in, but also... aspire for something else, I guess. It's hard to describe.
Chad, for example, considered himself to be a perfect Clan. And in a way, he really was. He truly believed in Unity and such. The only ironic/hypocritical part about Unity was that, well. Differences were unacceptable. It makes sense, of course. But think about it. How Unified are they if differences tear them apart? Is it just me? But anyways. Chad irritated me for some time, but eventually he grew on me.
I was if-y about Buster for a while. I wasn't really sure how to feel about him. But as it went on, I found myself feeling very sympathetic. To me, he's the most humane one. The other Clans just scare me. Buster recognizes what's wrong with the society.
Plot
So what is wrong with the society? Well, they're all clones. Of the same guy. Weird?
Yeah, it gets weirder, trust me.
I won't give anything away. But I will say that I was surprised. There were so many aspects that I hadn't even considered. The book wasn't very explicit. There was a bit of language. It threw me off at first, but you get used to it.
It had a decent pace. From the beginning, there was action here, action there. It kind of all exploded at the end (figuratively speaking). I had trouble keeping up with everything that was happening. I suggest reading the last few chapters kind of slow. Just because there is a lot to take in.
Overall, I was impressed. Cloning is certainly an interesting issue and I like the way it was presented. Especially the epilogue. That was great. Like I always say, I love books that make me think. And this certainly made me think. I couldn't just be disgusted or appalled or shocked. I had to actually take into account the kind of world they live in. Not that it makes anything right. But it makes it understandable.
The only thing I might have wished for was a few more glimpses of Earth. What it's like now.
Everything takes place on Clades, and it leaves me wondering.
Rating: 4 stars
Why: I was impressed and I really enjoyed it. Not in love with it, but it really is good.
Recommendation: sci-fi lovers, definitely. People who love action and dystopian societies. Also, people who love illustrations. That may sound a bit weird, but if you enjoy a little extra something, the illustrations are great.
Great book. Boy born with "mutation" clones of one guy. Turns out planet is inhabited by clones and ruled by "Father" scientist to feed alien invasion robotic creatures to save Earth.
This book was fantastic! It pleasantly surprised me. It was a unique dystopian/sci-fi book. I'd never read a book quite like it. The author is a great writer and I was captivated throughout the whole book. There were so many twists and turns and I was on the edge of my seat. The illustrations inside were really great too.
This book follows three characters- Twain, Buster, and Chad. All three characters had a distinct voice and they were all well developed. I liked seeing them grow and change as they discovered more about their world. They live at Clades, where clones called Clans make up the population. In this place they follow Unity. Everyone acts together, everyone looks the same, and they are all one. There is so much action in this story, and it's hard to sum up all the awesomeness the author has created. I thought I knew how this would end but I was wrong! I'm not going to spoil anything, but some of the things that happened were definitely unexpected!
Overall this was a great, entertaining book. It was really captivating and I would recommend to everyone! This book was really unique with tons of action and good, well developed characters.
I received a copy through GoodReads First Reads.
This book follows three characters- Twain, Buster, and Chad. All three characters had a distinct voice and they were all well developed. I liked seeing them grow and change as they discovered more about their world. They live at Clades, where clones called Clans make up the population. In this place they follow Unity. Everyone acts together, everyone looks the same, and they are all one. There is so much action in this story, and it's hard to sum up all the awesomeness the author has created. I thought I knew how this would end but I was wrong! I'm not going to spoil anything, but some of the things that happened were definitely unexpected!
Overall this was a great, entertaining book. It was really captivating and I would recommend to everyone! This book was really unique with tons of action and good, well developed characters.
I received a copy through GoodReads First Reads.
*Book source ~ Many thanks to CCB Tours & the author for providing a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
1672 otherwise known as Twain has been locked inside the house for 17 years. He can’t even look out the window. He doesn’t realize he shouldn’t even exist, that his Father, Twigg, has been up to some hinky stuff while doing his job ensuring the health and welfare of the Clan. Clan are supposed to be clones of Father Khume, the only survivor of the Frag invasion on Clag. In 50 years there are nearly 6,000 copies of him, but not all of them are exact.
This book boggles my mind in many ways. First, there is the fact that one man has cloned himself over and over until he has 6,000 copies of himself. That is just plain creepy. Next, Twain has been inside the same building for 17 yrs and hasn’t even been allowed to look out a window. I’d be climbing the walls. Then even though society says they are all about Unity and they are from the same person there are a lot of differences between the clones. Nature vs Nurture seems to play a large part in how they don’t act the same as I would expect. I guess Father Khume has a lot of faces, some of them popping up in clones that don’t have his experience in keeping them submerged and hidden. Khume’s ‘perfect society’ isn’t so perfect after all.
The premise for this book is extremely interesting and it is very well-written. The interaction between the clones was a surprise considering they didn’t act exactly how I thought they would. The first part of the book went along pretty smoothly, but the second half seemed a bit rushed. The ending was a surprise though. I knew something wasn’t quite right about Khume’s story, but I didn’t expect the explanation that was given. Whoa. This is a pretty good sci-fi dystopian about clones and how, no matter what kind of Rules or Laws there are, a human being is a complex organism.
1672 otherwise known as Twain has been locked inside the house for 17 years. He can’t even look out the window. He doesn’t realize he shouldn’t even exist, that his Father, Twigg, has been up to some hinky stuff while doing his job ensuring the health and welfare of the Clan. Clan are supposed to be clones of Father Khume, the only survivor of the Frag invasion on Clag. In 50 years there are nearly 6,000 copies of him, but not all of them are exact.
This book boggles my mind in many ways. First, there is the fact that one man has cloned himself over and over until he has 6,000 copies of himself. That is just plain creepy. Next, Twain has been inside the same building for 17 yrs and hasn’t even been allowed to look out a window. I’d be climbing the walls. Then even though society says they are all about Unity and they are from the same person there are a lot of differences between the clones. Nature vs Nurture seems to play a large part in how they don’t act the same as I would expect. I guess Father Khume has a lot of faces, some of them popping up in clones that don’t have his experience in keeping them submerged and hidden. Khume’s ‘perfect society’ isn’t so perfect after all.
The premise for this book is extremely interesting and it is very well-written. The interaction between the clones was a surprise considering they didn’t act exactly how I thought they would. The first part of the book went along pretty smoothly, but the second half seemed a bit rushed. The ending was a surprise though. I knew something wasn’t quite right about Khume’s story, but I didn’t expect the explanation that was given. Whoa. This is a pretty good sci-fi dystopian about clones and how, no matter what kind of Rules or Laws there are, a human being is a complex organism.