iller T is a glimpse into a dystopian future where DNA and genetics can be modified and killer diseases can be created by anyone with a bit of cash and some scientific know how.
This story was unique and gave a scary view on what the future could be like if gene editing was an everyday occurrence.
I do think the synopsis of this book is a little misleading though. Part of it reads “Killer T is a synthetic virus with a ninety per-cent mortality rate, and the terrorists who created it want a billion dollars before they'll release a vaccine.”
Based on this I was expecting a story about a virus killing everyone and the main characters trying to battle these “terrorists” or create a vaccine of their own. That’s not really what you get with this book. Not to say that the book is bad, it just wasn’t what I was expecting to read.
What I found most frustrating about this book was the pace, it was too slow in parts and left me feeling detached from the story.
I did like the characters however. Charlie and Harry were both likeable but were flawed. Some of their decisions were a little confusing and seemed out of character. The interaction between the two of them was interesting and I was rooting for them both from the beginning.
Overall the book’s plot line was unique and the characters likeable enough to maintain my interest throughout the slow parts and the scientific elements were fascinating!
I would rate this one 3.5 stars! Killer T is available now.
This story was unique and gave a scary view on what the future could be like if gene editing was an everyday occurrence.
I do think the synopsis of this book is a little misleading though. Part of it reads “Killer T is a synthetic virus with a ninety per-cent mortality rate, and the terrorists who created it want a billion dollars before they'll release a vaccine.”
Based on this I was expecting a story about a virus killing everyone and the main characters trying to battle these “terrorists” or create a vaccine of their own. That’s not really what you get with this book. Not to say that the book is bad, it just wasn’t what I was expecting to read.
What I found most frustrating about this book was the pace, it was too slow in parts and left me feeling detached from the story.
I did like the characters however. Charlie and Harry were both likeable but were flawed. Some of their decisions were a little confusing and seemed out of character. The interaction between the two of them was interesting and I was rooting for them both from the beginning.
Overall the book’s plot line was unique and the characters likeable enough to maintain my interest throughout the slow parts and the scientific elements were fascinating!
I would rate this one 3.5 stars! Killer T is available now.