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gabmc's review against another edition
3.0
This book was written in 1996 and so is a bit dated now. However it's still a good, fast paced read. Billed as a 'techno-thriller' it has elements of a crime novel without being a police procedural. Genetic researcher Jeanie Ferrami has a personal reason for discovering whether criminals are made or born: her father is a thief who has been in and out of jail her whole life. She has developed a way to search data bases to find identical twins. For her studies, she wants to study identical twins who have been raised apart. When her friend and colleague Lisa is raped on campus Jeanie is supporting her and trying to help the police. Jeanie meets a handsome younger man, Steve, through her research. He has come up as a twin not raised with his sibling. Lisa identifies Steve as her rapist but Jeanie is sure it's not him. When they find Steve's brother who is in jail they really don't know what is going on. There are a trio of powerful men who are quietly making things happen behind the scenes. And it turns out that one of these men, Jeanie's boss, has a son called Harvey, who is also identical to Steve and the brother in jail. Jeanie, Steve and Lisa work together to uncover a massive secret.
queensplay's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
jack_the_sipper's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? No
3.25
duparker's review against another edition
2.0
I wish this was a satire, because then it would make sense to me why it was laughably bad. The creep factor and the WTF factor really makes me wonder how this is the same author as Pillars of the Earth, and other well plotted, written and crafted books. Bleech.
haleytaryn's review against another edition
I DNF'd in the first 6 pages. Not my cup of tea.
A plot that starts with the traumatization of people, particularly women is not my jam.
A plot that starts with the traumatization of people, particularly women is not my jam.
katya_freire's review against another edition
5.0
UAU! Quando eu pensava ter deslindado o caso... Surpresa!!! Suspense, intriga, medo: tudo presente neste livro. Inclusivé, deixei de respirar em alguns momentos. Adorei a personagem Jean Ferrami, forte, determinada, independente, batalhadora. Lê-se num ápice de tão cativante.
aneges's review against another edition
The main reason why I stopped is because some of the writing seemed sexist to me. It might be because it’s an older work but I found many things that were too annoying for my liking. The main character was overly sexualised by all the male POVs we got so far, regardless if they were supposed to be good or not. Even some of her inner dialogue seemed problematic.
The plot was also different than what I expected from the synopsis and the way it is presented I think there is actually little mystery as we have too many information I think, much more than the main character. I can’t really imagine what could happen in the many pages left and I’m not intrigued enough to continue seeing the above mentioned problems.
The plot was also different than what I expected from the synopsis and the way it is presented I think there is actually little mystery as we have too many information I think, much more than the main character. I can’t really imagine what could happen in the many pages left and I’m not intrigued enough to continue seeing the above mentioned problems.
dozylocal's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
It's been a while since I read a book that wasn't by Agatha Christie that was this good (and it's even in a similar genre). Although not really a "whodunnit" because you know up-front, there were still enough twists and turns as the good guys figured it all out to keep one intrigued. Half way through I was like "surely there's not much more that can happen?" - and I was wrong (but it never crossed over into the over-the-top). Thoroughly enjoyed it and looked forward to picking it up whenever I had the opportunity.
It's been a while since I read a book that wasn't by Agatha Christie that was this good (and it's even in a similar genre). Although not really a "whodunnit" because you know up-front, there were still enough twists and turns as the good guys figured it all out to keep one intrigued. Half way through I was like "surely there's not much more that can happen?" - and I was wrong (but it never crossed over into the over-the-top). Thoroughly enjoyed it and looked forward to picking it up whenever I had the opportunity.
laurabenny's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book in highschool in Biology class, and then also when I picked it up in a hostel in Europe. I don't usually enjoy anything related to science, but this novel keeps you at the edge of your seat and is informative as well!