Set in the present day, this novel is scary--because all of this could happen. I am left wondering exactly how much of this is happening; it's clear that some of it definitely is.
Building on the story from the first book in what is planned to be a trilogy, Motherless picks up several years after Fatherless leaves off. All the major characters from the first book play main roles in the second as well. While this book can stand alone, I definitely think that the first book is important in that it sets the stage for plot events in this one.
While the first novel takes on the entertainment and birth-control industries, this book focuses on reproductive technology and embryonic stem-cell research. I can see this novel having a more widespread appeal, as its plot is more prophetic of what is soon to come if things continue on their current path, rather than blatantly condemnatory of past events (as the first novel in the series was.) However, it is no less challenging to the reader, who will feel encouraged to examine his choices and his conscience. The struggles of the characters in Gail's novels, including the clergy, make them all the more real to the reader and do not fail to inspire.
The third book, titled Childless, is scheduled to be published in the fall of 2011.
WARNING: Don't start reading this book if you're only going to have a little bit of time here and there to devote to it, because you will be sucked in to the story. This book kept me up past my bedtime--I couldn't stop reading it. Highly recommended!
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A review copy of the book was provided to me. I did not receive other compensation for this review.
3 comments:
Barb,thanks for the book recommendation. I will check it out!
Hi Barb,
I read your review yesterday, then checked out reviews on Amazon, and then checked my local library, they had a copy of Fatherless, I picked it yesterday afternoon and you are not kidding, it is a page turner. So far so good, I am on chapter 20! It is a thought provoking, well written story, that gently pulls along, thank you for the recommendation. I will definitely check out Motherless when finished with Fatherless.
Thank you again for taking time to review the books, and for recommending them.
Ah, finished Fatherless, it was very good, I am now going to get a copy of Motherless to read.
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