Invasive Procedures
by Aaron Johnston, Orson Scott Card | Science Fiction & Fantasy |
ISBN: 9780765352828 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 9780765352828 Global Overview for this book
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From Booklist
This near-future thriller is based on Johnston's screenplay adaptation of Card's 1977 story "Malpractice," an early example of biotech sf. The plot is a duel between virologists. One scientist is promulgating a virus that has already altered many human beings into, for instance, Healers (mutated young men, primarily), who are reminiscent of a death squad made up of movie Terminators. The other virologist, at the behest of a secret government agency, is trying to stop the first. The novel wins the reader over on the basis of execution rather than conceptual originality, with pace, characterization, and chilling suspense all polished to a high gloss. Green, Roland --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
This near-future thriller is based on Johnston's screenplay adaptation of Card's 1977 story "Malpractice," an early example of biotech sf. The plot is a duel between virologists. One scientist is promulgating a virus that has already altered many human beings into, for instance, Healers (mutated young men, primarily), who are reminiscent of a death squad made up of movie Terminators. The other virologist, at the behest of a secret government agency, is trying to stop the first. The novel wins the reader over on the basis of execution rather than conceptual originality, with pace, characterization, and chilling suspense all polished to a high gloss. Green, Roland --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
I found this to be a fairly enjoyable read. Not the quality of Ender's Game, but a fun, fast medical thriller none-the-less. Some of the story line seemed to struggle a bit for me and I think the criminal mastermind, George Galen, could have been developed more as a character.
I am releasing this at the Calgary Bookcrossing meeting for a fellow bookcrosser to take home and enjoy. I need to get more books out of my house as I swear they are multiplying as fast as tribbles ;)
Happy reading!
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Happy reading!
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Picked up at the November meeting; how is it that I invariably end up coming home with more books than I bring?
Given to singsong to take to the Feb meeting after she drops me at the airport - if only my flight left an hour or two later I could go too! Last month was awesome everyone and I'll miss you all!
To the finder:
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To the finder:
Calgary has an active group of BookCrossers that meet to swap books and discuss book crossing every second Saturday of the month at 11am at the Joshua Tree Cafe on Edmonton Trail. We always love to meet new crossers, so please join us any time you like!
I'm a big Orson Scott Card Sci-Fi fan, and I hadn't even heard of this so I'm quite excited to read it.
Very cool story and compelling enough that I didn't care how realistic it was (it wasn't). Two things I especially liked:
I loved the alternating format of the story so that the good and bad guys mirrored each other, it really built tension.
I loved that the hero was a scientist. There remains a sad over-abundance of stories were mad scientists are defeated by muscular men with guns rather than clever men with guns and advanced degrees, which is better, more realistic, and has a better message.
I loved the alternating format of the story so that the good and bad guys mirrored each other, it really built tension.
I loved that the hero was a scientist. There remains a sad over-abundance of stories were mad scientists are defeated by muscular men with guns rather than clever men with guns and advanced degrees, which is better, more realistic, and has a better message.
Taken back to the Calgary Bookcrossing Meeting.
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The Calgary Bookcrossing group meets every second Saturday in the Joshua Tree. Join us on Facebook!
Taken back to the Calgary Bookcrossing Meeting.
The Calgary Bookcrossing group meets every second Saturday in the Joshua Tree. Join us on Facebook!
The Calgary Bookcrossing group meets every second Saturday in the Joshua Tree. Join us on Facebook!
Picked this book up at the August meeting.
OK - I had to put this down 2 times, read another book, then come back as I got a bit stressed by the operations. Finally, hit a good day when i could handle getting through those tough parts and went on to enjoy the rest of the book.
I hope that I make it to the April meeting at the Joshua Tree Café as I have just a few books to bring back. If not this month, next month will be a BIG haul.
Picked up at the Calgary BookCrossing Group.
To be released at the Calgary BookCrossing group meeting at Cravings Market.
Picked this up at the Calgary February BookCrossing meetup.
Orson Scott Card's name is so much bigger on the cover. I was surprised to find out that while this was based on a short story by Orson Scott Card, this novel was written by Aaron Johnston.
I thought the concept was very interesting. The forms the villain takes is a great idea. There was also a lot of great action and tense moments.
That said, I did find the science fiction parts to be a little far fetched. It took me out of the story a bit.
Overall, a pretty good read.
I thought the concept was very interesting. The forms the villain takes is a great idea. There was also a lot of great action and tense moments.
That said, I did find the science fiction parts to be a little far fetched. It took me out of the story a bit.
Overall, a pretty good read.
Bringing this to the November Calgary BookCrossing meetup.
Picked this book up at the monthly Calgary Book Crossing meeting at Cravings Market Restaurant.
I enjoyed this book. I normally don't read many sci-fi books, but I liked that this one was pretty much based in current time, but had significantly more knowledge about genetics and whatnot. As a layperson knowing not a whole lot about science, it was good enough to convince me that they could do all these things they said they we're doing.
... but I do have to say, the bad guys could've prevailed if only they had used restraints.
... but I do have to say, the bad guys could've prevailed if only they had used restraints.
Releasing at Cravings Market Restaurant at monthly Calgary book crossing meeting.
Picked up at December get together
Taken to get together!
Picked up at the July meeting!
Picked up at the July meeting!
Taken to the Sept meeting! I was holding this for a larger meeting to either return or get back into circulation.
To the finder:
Calgary has an active group of BookCrossers that meet to swap books and discuss book crossing every second Saturday of the month at 11am at Cravings Market on Fairmount Drive SE. We always love to meet new crossers, so please join us any time you like!
To the finder:
Calgary has an active group of BookCrossers that meet to swap books and discuss book crossing every second Saturday of the month at 11am at Cravings Market on Fairmount Drive SE. We always love to meet new crossers, so please join us any time you like!
Came back to me to be wild released.
Journal Entry 27 by megami-no-ushi at 1 of the Lil Lib.s NW ( Happy Hunting! ) in Calgary, Alberta Canada on Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Released 2 mos ago (2/16/2024 UTC) at 1 of the Lil Lib.s NW ( Happy Hunting! ) in Calgary, Alberta Canada
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
Taking to a little free library!
To the finder:
Calgary has an active group of BookCrossers that meet to swap books and discuss book crossing every second Saturday of the month. Connect with us on facebook for the meeting location that month. We always love to meet new crossers, so please join us any time you like!
To the finder:
Calgary has an active group of BookCrossers that meet to swap books and discuss book crossing every second Saturday of the month. Connect with us on facebook for the meeting location that month. We always love to meet new crossers, so please join us any time you like!
