The Miracle Strain
Registered by Rivercassini of -- Somewhere in London 🤷♀️ , Greater London United Kingdom on 1/2/2006
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
12 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by Rivercassini from -- Somewhere in London 🤷♀️ , Greater London United Kingdom on Monday, January 2, 2006
This book came from a large lot we recently bought at auction but unfortunately it is not suitable for our shop stock, so is going to be "book-crossed", so that someone else may enjoy it.
Journal Entry 2 by Rivercassini at By Hand in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, January 3, 2006
Released 18 yrs ago (1/4/2006 UTC) at By Hand in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
RELEASE NOTES:
To be given to Rillaith, hopefully tomorrow.
To be given to Rillaith, hopefully tomorrow.
From Rivercassini at lunchtime :)
Had heard of this book a long time ago and been meaning to read it for years!
Had heard of this book a long time ago and been meaning to read it for years!
Permanent Collection
Absolutely fabulous book. Enjoyed every moment, and devoured it as fast as I could read it. So glad I finally read it, wish I hadn't waited so long! ;) It's a little bit Dan Brown, a little bit science -vs- religion (neither in a bad way), and a whole lot of engaging thriller.
Amazon says "Dr Tom Carter has invented the genescope, which can read a person's genes, their lifespan and their future from the DNA in just one hair follicle. When a genoscope scan reveals that his daughter, Holly, has an incurable brain disease, he turns to a secret brotherhood in the search for a miracle." I don't think this really does it justice, sounding rather dull and dreary, when the reality is a book that I sat reading in the car park at the station, trying to put it down so I could drive home after work!
Would like to hang onto this, so will fish for interest in this as a book ring.
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Participants
Nyassa (France)
PatchworkPerson (UK)
Dsc (UK)
Scarlett17 (UK)
Elestr (UK)
Sadogs (UK) [EUR]
Sunflowergirl (UK)
Spacecadetlv426 (UK) [UK]
Dolph1n (UK) - currently here
Candy-is-dandy (UK)
calalilly (UK)
Musicgirl4 (UK)
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and then back to me, Rillaith (UK)
Absolutely fabulous book. Enjoyed every moment, and devoured it as fast as I could read it. So glad I finally read it, wish I hadn't waited so long! ;) It's a little bit Dan Brown, a little bit science -vs- religion (neither in a bad way), and a whole lot of engaging thriller.
Amazon says "Dr Tom Carter has invented the genescope, which can read a person's genes, their lifespan and their future from the DNA in just one hair follicle. When a genoscope scan reveals that his daughter, Holly, has an incurable brain disease, he turns to a secret brotherhood in the search for a miracle." I don't think this really does it justice, sounding rather dull and dreary, when the reality is a book that I sat reading in the car park at the station, trying to put it down so I could drive home after work!
Would like to hang onto this, so will fish for interest in this as a book ring.
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Participants
Nyassa (France)
PatchworkPerson (UK)
Dsc (UK)
Scarlett17 (UK)
Elestr (UK)
Sadogs (UK) [EUR]
Sunflowergirl (UK)
Spacecadetlv426 (UK) [UK]
Dolph1n (UK) - currently here
Candy-is-dandy (UK)
calalilly (UK)
Musicgirl4 (UK)
...
and then back to me, Rillaith (UK)
Journal Entry 5 by Rillaith at Bookring in a RABCK, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Released 18 yrs ago (2/16/2006 UTC) at Bookring in a RABCK, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
RELEASE NOTES:
Putting in the post to Nyassa on the first leg of a book ring.
Putting in the post to Nyassa on the first leg of a book ring.
Arrived safe and sound today (with extra goodies!), many thanks on both counts.
I really did enjoy it, and raced through it - genetics with a twist! Recommended.
As I finished it far more quickly than expected I have yet to get PatchworkPerson's address, but I will get it off to the next in line as fast as I can.
As I finished it far more quickly than expected I have yet to get PatchworkPerson's address, but I will get it off to the next in line as fast as I can.
Journal Entry 8 by PatchworkPerson from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Received safely from nyassa (thank you for the choccies!).
Journal Entry 9 by PatchworkPerson from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire United Kingdom on Sunday, March 26, 2006
What an entralling read! This is one of those books that I just HAD to keep reading - finished at 3.45 this morning. Reminiscent of The Da Vinci Code but with a medical science slant.
Journal Entry 10 by PatchworkPerson from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire United Kingdom on Monday, March 27, 2006
On it's way to dsc.
Received today, safe and well, along with a little choccie treat, thank you very much Geraldine!
Next on TBR pile.
(Update 3.4.06 - starting this today)
Next on TBR pile.
(Update 3.4.06 - starting this today)
Just finished reading this over breakfast. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and wondered how good it would be if the miracle strain did exist. But the moral dilemma at the end did make sense too.
Yes it was a bit Dan Brown - but this book was written first - with secret societies etc but still a really good unputdownable read.
Sending on to Scarlett17 today.
Yes it was a bit Dan Brown - but this book was written first - with secret societies etc but still a really good unputdownable read.
Sending on to Scarlett17 today.
This book arrived yesterday along with some sweeties (thank you Dsc!) and as soon as I've finished the book I'm reading I'll start it straight away.
I loved this book! So many twists and turns, lots of ethical dilemmas and a really gripping read. It's very pacey, human without being sentimental and believable.
Posted on today to Elestr
Posted on today to Elestr
Received at the weekend - sorry for not journalling then. Fantastic book. I think this is the best story I have read all year.
Going to Sadogs when I get their address.
Thank you
Iris/Elestr:)
Going to Sadogs when I get their address.
Thank you
Iris/Elestr:)
Received this book at the end of the week, but due to a mad and hectic weekend have only been able to log on tonight. Will be reading it asap.
Marvellous book! A really enjoyable read. Thank you. Will send onto Sunflowergirl as soon as I get her address.
Posted to Sunflowergirl today
The book arrived here this morning, thank you. I'm really looking forward to reading it, I just have one ring book to read ahead of it. I'm in the middle of exams at the moment (for the next three weeks) so I may be a bit slower to read this than I would like, I promise I won't hold on to it for too long though. I'll journal it again when I've read it.
Just letting everyone know that this book is still with me. I am halfway through reading it now. My exams have taken up so much time that I haven't had much left over for reading. If you want me to pass this book on soon I am happy to do so, please just let me know. Otherwise I will pass it on as soon as I can and will try not to be too much longer with it.
I finally finished reading this book! I'm sorry that I've had it for quite a while. I did really enjoy reading it once I got into it and am really glad I had the chance to read it, so thank you for letting me join this book ring. I loved all the stuff about the ethics of what the scientists were doing, it really gave me something to think about. I thought the book dragged a little in places but on the whole it was very hard to put down once I started reading it.
I've passed the book to spacecadetlv426 this morning so he'll be journalling it soon to say he's got it.
I've passed the book to spacecadetlv426 this morning so he'll be journalling it soon to say he's got it.
Journal Entry 22 by spacecadetlv426 from Hull, East Yorkshire United Kingdom on Monday, August 21, 2006
My girlfriend (sunflowergirl) passed this book on to me about four weeks ago. I thought I'd better write a journal entry to let you know that the book is still with me. I'm now part way through it and shouldn't be too much longer reading it. Hope this is ok.
Journal Entry 23 by spacecadetlv426 from Hull, East Yorkshire United Kingdom on Friday, September 8, 2006
I enjoyed reading this book. Some of the issues that arose I feel could have been explored further, for example the conflicts between science and religion. Towards the end of the book I thought that it became a little predictable and the ending was a little disappointing as it left me wanting the writer to explore the issues he had raised in the last chapter further.
Thanks for letting me join this book ring.
I've already PM'd dolph1n and will send the book on once I have an address.
Thanks for letting me join this book ring.
I've already PM'd dolph1n and will send the book on once I have an address.
Journal Entry 24 by spacecadetlv426 from Hull, East Yorkshire United Kingdom on Friday, September 15, 2006
Sorry for the delay in posting this book on. I had computer problems and couldn't access my email. In the end my girlfriend contacted dolph1n and got her address for me. I'll post the book this afternoon.
Received today, thank you. Don't worry about being late sending it I have several rings ahead of it.
Loved it, loved it, loved it! Fantastic, believable story, great characters, secret societies and genetics(my passion). What more could you want from a book?
Thanks Rillaith for sharing it. On its way to Candy-is-dandy
Thanks Rillaith for sharing it. On its way to Candy-is-dandy
Journal Entry 27 by candy-is-dandy from Great Bardfield, Essex United Kingdom on Monday, October 16, 2006
What a lot of positive reviews! I look forward to reading this - thanks for sharing Rillaith!
Journal Entry 28 by candy-is-dandy at Great Bardfield, Essex United Kingdom on Monday, November 3, 2014
This book has been neglected - gathering dust on my bookshelf. I have offered it back to Rillaith but if not wanted will move it on for new readers to enjoy.
Journal Entry 29 by candy-is-dandy at Fox and Raven Pub in Chelmsford, Essex United Kingdom on Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Released 9 yrs ago (1/6/2015 UTC) at Fox and Raven Pub in Chelmsford, Essex United Kingdom
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
Taking to the Chelmsford bookcrossing meet. Left in the porch of the pub.
