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hippie13's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
0.75
A monster book that doesn't even have monsters actually show up until the last 100 pages.
Or, is it supposed to be a story of how humans are the real monsters? In that case, just read Jurassic Park instead. That one doesn't string you along at least.
By the time the monsters did show up, I just wanted all the characters to die because I hated them all at that point.
Or, is it supposed to be a story of how humans are the real monsters? In that case, just read Jurassic Park instead. That one doesn't string you along at least.
By the time the monsters did show up, I just wanted all the characters to die because I hated them all at that point.
zjswetlik's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
duchessnikki's review against another edition
4.0
Somehow to wierd to believe. Still very entertaining
knotabart's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
eserafina42's review
3.0
Not terribly impressed with this one. It took me ages to get through - must have gotten it from the library at least 3-4 times. It didn't really start moving (for me, at least) until about 35% through. I also - although I have to admit my knowledge of biology and genetics is limited to some popular science I've read - had a lot of problems suspending my disbelief that a creature like the one described could be genetically engineered, even by a deeply disturbed genius. Finally, I didn't really connect to any of the characters, particularly the men, who I had a lot of trouble telling apart, to be honest.
Anyway, maybe it's just me, since the book, and the author, none of whose other books I've read, seem to be enormously popular.
Anyway, maybe it's just me, since the book, and the author, none of whose other books I've read, seem to be enormously popular.
pbanditp's review against another edition
5.0
Scott is a master storyteller, this an amazing scientific possibility with a nightmare twist. It is filled with hidden surprises that tie into Scott's other novels, making it fun and engaging. This was my third time through Ancestor and it gets better every time.
sarah_stokes's review
Transferring this from phone to kindle - too good to just read in 10 minute chunks on the go...
tchristman's review against another edition
4.0
I always enjoy a good science gone amok story. Desperate to create workable transplant organs, scientists take things too far and create monsters that then turn on them. I really enjoyed the first 3/4, where the science behind it all is presented. Always love a bit of gore as well. But the ending plays out very predictably and it turns into a bad action movie. Still, overall, a fast paced, interesting read.