Genefire by JAMES FLANAGAN ***** WINNER of Firebird Book Awards 2023 - in 3 Categories (New Author, Genetics, Time Travel)***** near-future SciFi novel crossing space and time. In a future where genetic engineering is becoming the norm, even the simplest mistakes could be devastating.Sometimes it feels as though the world will end if you don’t finish your PhD. For Larry Milton, it’s true.Larry has discovered a dire warning from the future about Earth’s destruction — written in the DNA of a young girl. With the destruction of the planet at stake, and no one believing him, he goes to extraordinary lengths to help the messenger from the future save the world… and try to finish his PhD at the same time. Adult • Science Fiction/Cyberpunk and Biopunk • Science Fiction/Time Travel • Science Fiction/Hard SF |
Reviewed by lamichi writer on :
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story Interesting time travel story where secret messages embedded into people's DNA are sent to the past using a top-secret satellite. Has a good thriller subplot in the book. Some parts of the text could have been clearer. It's a fun read. |
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