Wednesday, June 16, 2004

Friday, by Robert Heinlein

This books tells of a future where a genetically engineered woman, Friday, is trying to find her place. In the beginnin we meet her working as a "courier" for mysterious firm. As the story progresses we see a world where people who are genetically engineered are referred to as "artificial people" and greatly limited in their rights and acceptance. Friday must come to terms with her place in society, and deal with the consequences of not being fully truthful about her origins. Sometimes this book ended with scenes that were quite heartbreaking.

I did enjoy it, and it gave an interesting glimpse into what the world could turn into with genetic alterations a real possibility. Maybe people won't want them, maybe the altered won't be considered human anymore...

The plot wasn't exactly well-defined and it slowed down in parts, but as a whole I'd say I enjoyed this book.

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