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 Book Had Great Promise Oct 04, 2011
By Hawnsa
I feel the book fell short of its potential. As a reader, I felt disconnected with the semi-main character "Chris Harris" and the mysterious "Tabol" told him things through his mind. As the reader, I wanted to attach myself to any of the characters (even Tabol) but there was not enough meat to grab-a-hold. Many chapters were completely unnecessary and never contributed to the overall story and it often distracted from, what I believe, the author wanted to say. However, if the author took more time writing shorter stories within "Genetic Suicide" this would have been corrected (as in each chapter written as a mini-series event, and the last chapters serving as its finale). Though there are a lot of different styles to write within, I believe, this style of writing can be extremely rewarding for the reader.
I see it like this: ONE star is for effort (because it takes great effort to start and finish a story). TWO star is for the potential I see in a rewrite. I applaud anyone that can publish a book. I applaud James Cooper for making this effort. BUT this book can be rewritten and when it is it will be incredible!
 death of humanity Sep 29, 2008
By Evelyn J. Porter
"Joyce Porter"
James Cooper tells it like it is! Man keeps trying to play GOD - altering genes to change humanity into the being that the scientists think will be best. However, altering genes only changes the flesh and blood - not the soul. From the soul of man comes the behaviour. With the way science is progressing, this book is a true forecast of the future. Scary, isn't it? I'm thankful it won't be in my lifetime but I fear for my children and grandchildren. Can't wait for the sequel to this book. It is coming, isn't it, James?
Joyce
"New Wine in Old Skins" Sep 11, 2008
By Edwin Beasley
"Cato"
James Cooper's novel is a far-reaching look into the path that unchecked scientific efforts will take us. No matter how much we attempt to change our genes, human nature doesn't change. We must learn from history and not repeat the mistakes of the past. Science is not "free" when it follows the money from government and agenda-oriented sources. Hitler's scientists, unfettered by moral values, performed all sorts of outrageous experiments showing a total disrespect for human life. The U.S. Army's experiments on black veterans at Tuskegee University following World War II are another example of contempt for the value of human life. Human cloning and fetal stem cell research must be stopped or our children will pay the price. Cooper's novel tells us why. History clearly shows us that cultures that abandon the limits of morality commit "Genetic Suicide" and end up in the "dust bin of history."
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