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allibear39's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
zepeng's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, just wow. Such a revolutionary book. I'm glad that I discover this book at this moment, a period where I can differentiate a good book and a lousy book, where I develop my own reading taste, where I can fully appreciate books that discuss important topics. I will highly recommend this book to those who enjoy deep, philosophical books.
mdevlin923's review against another edition
3.0
Dystopian future set in the country of Opium (between the United States and what was Mexico), which is a huge producer of drugs. Matteo Alacran is the clone of a drug overlord. We follow Matteo as he grows up in a community that shuns him for being a clone.
A quick read, but a lot of heavy topics are explored: illegal immigration, slavery, cloning (and the ethics surrounding it), and environmental concerns.
A quick read, but a lot of heavy topics are explored: illegal immigration, slavery, cloning (and the ethics surrounding it), and environmental concerns.
artismarti's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
platanomuffin's review against another edition
5.0
This book was truly an internal and external journey for me. The characters developed fairly well and so did the story. one of my favorites this year! A must read for everyone!
tinky47's review against another edition
5.0
Matt is a child hidden in a tiny cabin in the middle of an opium farm. He is also the clone of the master of the Opium farm, the most powerful drug lord in the world. When he is discovered by children from the main house, he becomes a part of the household as a pet...for a clone by law is an animal. He is intelligent, sensitive and loathed by most. Matt discovers that there are worse horrors that just being treated as an animal. In this house of riches and betrayal he is trapped as the rich family members of El Patron.
shelbymarie516's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
Basically if all drugs were legal and the cartels for each ran a region. Oh and there are clones used to continue their reign. I do have a weak spot for dystopian and sci fi.
Basically if all drugs were legal and the cartels for each ran a region. Oh and there are clones used to continue their reign. I do have a weak spot for dystopian and sci fi.
ellis_eden's review against another edition
5.0
Really excellent YA scifi. The story is well written and composed, the plot moves well, the characters have a breadth and depth, and I was pleasantly surprised to find such a gem by accident.