Dirty Genes

by Esther Minskoff

Abra, an intellectually gifted woman from a family with mentally retarded parents and siblings, is the family caretaker until she goes away to college severing all family ties. Sixteen years later she learns that her sister died starting her on a quest to understand why she abandoned her family. She falls in love with Adam who helps her cope with her view that she has "dirty genes."

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First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Tasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

As I read through this book, I found myself pulled into the emotional twists and turns. This author did a great job of telling Abra's story, and the life she lived, attempting to hide from a painful past, was amazing. When Abra's chose her career, it would seem she would have developed a greater self awareness, especially since everyone around her was able to recognize that the story she told about her parents being dead wasn't true. This, for me, was the greatest flaw in an otherwise well written novel.

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Intriguing story, but weak plot line. Too much talk about sex that didn't move the story along.

[Lee-ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting topic - slow start but once it got rolling I enjoyed the story and feel like I could be friends with Abra.