Author: Gwyneth Jones
(born February 14, 1952) is an English science fiction and fantasy writer and
critic, and a young adult children's writer under the name Ann Halam
Summary:
A plane going to a research facility in
Ecuador crashes and the only three survivor children are Semi Garson, miranda,
a brave girl, and a boy called Arnie. The beaches which they have
crashed by on a tiny tropical island hide a terrible secret. Beyond the blue waters
and white sand is Dr. Franklin's "hospital." Miranda, Semi, and Arnie
are about to become the doctor's next victims. After Arnie disappears, Miranda
and Semi discover they are not alone on the island. Dr Franklin and his
assistant skinner have been waiting for them. They're perfect subjects for his
experiments in genetic engineering.
book Review
I enjoyed this book. When you read this book it takes you into the thoughts of the characters.. This book really makes you think and you can read it over and over and keep finding new details. Ann Halam does a well job with visual details and describing the feeling of the characters.
There was some textual evidence I found was particularly intriguing. "'What are we?' I ask Miranda. 'Are we monsters? Or are we more than human?' I like how the characters have to cope with their changes and try to stay human even though their animal instincts try to take over.
I would recommend
this book to anyone who likes to read sci-fi. This book has some graphic imagery
in the text. Some parts of the book
become a little slow and then the book becomes exciting. This book is highly
recommended for you to read.
Book Review by Lena B.
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