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jennilathrop's review against another edition
1.0
Have this. Didn't bother to finish. Skimmed through. I usually love medical and science mysteries. But the main character was self-involved and the writing was terrible. Then add to this a branch of science that just isn't exciting enough to be the basis of a boiler-plate mystery. DNA sequencing of the Spanish Flu? Not so much. Good thing I got this book at a library sale!
iamivan91tx's review
4.0
I found "Sequence" a great novel. I first started reading the Sequence Trilogy (that's what I call it, as Sequence is the first book in the series and the trilogy doesn't seem well-known enough to have an official name) when I bought "Immunity"--the last book in the trilogy-- at a local bookstore. Dr. Alexandra Blake, the protagonist, became one of my favorite fictional characters. She's very smart, tough but fragile, and gets to be around some seriously awesome gadgets. The DNA computer was pretty cool. I wish I had one of those.
The trilogy centers on Alex, a geneticist working at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. Although she's in the medical field, Alex does get to take part in some thrilling cases. The case in "Sequence" seems more fitting for investigators such as Nikki Heat or Aaron Hotchner and their respective teams. The cases in the next two books are much more suited for someone in the protagonist's position. In this first novel, Alex is forced to work on crime solving instead of medical and forensics work because the AFIP's new boss has ambitions to lead the FBI. Initially reluctant, Alex eventually begins gaining a stronger desire to solve the case, especially when even those close to her become suspects.
The Sequence Trilogy is so good, I'm amazed that it's not very well known and that there aren't any movies based on it yet. Talking about movies, sometimes when I read a novel I associate certain characters with movie stars that would fit the role. For some reason, I always visualize Alex Blake as Amber Heard. I think Amber would fit the role just about perfectly if she were cast as Alex.
If you like whodunits and suspense novels with some science and technology thrown in, I recommend the Sequence Trilogy. It is, alas, not available on the Kindle, so you'll have to make do with purchasing it in paperback or hardcover. I also admire Dr. Blake because she is what I hope to become in my field when I reach her age--an expert.
4.5 stars - A stunning page-turner!
The trilogy centers on Alex, a geneticist working at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. Although she's in the medical field, Alex does get to take part in some thrilling cases. The case in "Sequence" seems more fitting for investigators such as Nikki Heat or Aaron Hotchner and their respective teams. The cases in the next two books are much more suited for someone in the protagonist's position. In this first novel, Alex is forced to work on crime solving instead of medical and forensics work because the AFIP's new boss has ambitions to lead the FBI. Initially reluctant, Alex eventually begins gaining a stronger desire to solve the case, especially when even those close to her become suspects.
The Sequence Trilogy is so good, I'm amazed that it's not very well known and that there aren't any movies based on it yet. Talking about movies, sometimes when I read a novel I associate certain characters with movie stars that would fit the role. For some reason, I always visualize Alex Blake as Amber Heard. I think Amber would fit the role just about perfectly if she were cast as Alex.
If you like whodunits and suspense novels with some science and technology thrown in, I recommend the Sequence Trilogy. It is, alas, not available on the Kindle, so you'll have to make do with purchasing it in paperback or hardcover. I also admire Dr. Blake because she is what I hope to become in my field when I reach her age--an expert.
4.5 stars - A stunning page-turner!
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