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A review by bunnieslikediamonds
Long for This World by Michael Byers
4.0
Docile, unassuming genetecist Henry Moss discovers a possible cure for the rare disorder that causes premature aging in children. Overwhelmed by the medical and financial possibilities of his findings, he is faced with ethical decisions and temptations. The discovery of the potentially wonderful mutation is engagingly described, but this is no medical thriller. The focus is always on Henry and his family (Austrian wife Ilse and two teenage kids) and their attempts to define themselves and their happiness.
It is slow going but believable and interesting. There are no special effects or cheap tricks. These are nice, decent people who for the most part are pretty happy. Henry and Ilse actually love each other and - gasp - have fun together! I can't remember the last time I encountered a happy fictional marriage. The kids are smart and well-behaved without coming off as miniature adults. I really enjoyed this low-key, domestic drama.
It is slow going but believable and interesting. There are no special effects or cheap tricks. These are nice, decent people who for the most part are pretty happy. Henry and Ilse actually love each other and - gasp - have fun together! I can't remember the last time I encountered a happy fictional marriage. The kids are smart and well-behaved without coming off as miniature adults. I really enjoyed this low-key, domestic drama.