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Review by Chrissi (280201) Rating (7/10) Review
by Chrissi The opening of the book is more of a thriller in nature, where the characters are seen in their own surroundings among colleagues and lovers. We meet scientists, a model and a banker. The links between these people do not become obvious until later. Peter and his wife Beatrice are scientists working on top secret projects, Peter's project is that of a super weapon which will destroy enemies without the inherent dangers of using nuclear weapons. He is 76 years old and his health is failing, to the degree that his weapon will not be finished before he is. Therein lies the plot of the Fountain Society. This deals really well with the measures that it is possible to take to try to extend a life, and whose lives should be preserved. In this case, it becomes a dilemma after the action has been taken, and Peter feels that it is wrong to allow the Fountain Society Project to continue, mainly because the next steps to be made will have vast repercussions for science and government in the future. Taking
place in Switzerland and America, it is well written and well
paced. I did enjoy this, but some of it is tripe science fiction,
with cellular memory taking a large role, and, related to this,
the possibility that one day clones will be harvested to allow
rich or powerful people to live forever. It makes you think about
the ethics behind such situations, but Peter is shown to be a
nice man, in spite of his penchant for blowing up large numbers
of livestock to test his weapons. Review
by Victim Review
by Nigel Well, don't judge a book by its cover, or in this case do. A fast paced thriller with a bit of a message thrown in. I didn't put it down until I'd read it cover to cover. Well written with characters you care about the seemingly unconnected lives meet in a explosion of action. Although
some bits stretch coincidence a little far and the ending is tame
it has a lot to recommend it. All in all a very good debut novel
from a man who obviously has got a gift with the pen as well as
the camera. |
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