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The Human Experiments
This Middle Grade fiction is written so that even teens and adults will enjoy the intriguing, fast-paced story. The Human Experiments is the first book of a trilogy. The only place Charlie and his best friend, Gil, have ever known is their small, peaceful town of Paradise. They know others exist, and still, they have never wanted to leave. But one day, when they think they can become heroes by capturing a rabid cat in the nearby forest, the twelve year-old boys stumble across a hidden door that leads them to a secret military base. Suddenly, they realize that everything they have ever known is not what it seems to be. Kemma, a twelve year-old who has been trained for military combat, captures the two boys easily. But as she listens to their story, she believes that the three of them have discovered something that they were never supposed to know about- each other. As she attempts to help the boys, she is forced to leave her home and the people she no longer trusts. In their search for the truth about their lives and families, the three begin a dangerous journey that leads them through the Nevada desert to Las Vegas, and eventually to the scientist who has been watching them.
- GenresYoung Adult
287 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 21, 2012
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June 10, 2014
(Edit: Original review below)
OK, Originally I had said this book was off to a slow start, which it was, but I think it was intentional. The first part seems meant to show the hum-drum existence Charlie and Gil live in. It also seems meant to make you wonder what kind of world are they living in? Some future world? A parallel world? But some answers start coming. And with more answers come more questions. Then new characters get added to the loop and the pace starts to pick up.
Also, perspective is everything. I loved the way this book changed perspective to the different characters in each chapter, and as importantly stuck with the knowledge that each person had for their perspective.
Summary: I thought it was well paced. It tells you what you need to know when you need it while opening up more questions, and overall was very well written. A good read for any age. My only problem (still) was the cliffhanger ending. I know everyone wants to leave the reader wanting more, but come on, I wasn't done reading yet! (Fortunately the next book has come out and I'm looking forward to reading it soon!)
(Original review)
I really enjoyed this book. I got it on Kindle during a free download promotion not too long ago. The first few chapters seemed a little slow, but soon started to pick up. Next I knew I couldn't wait to continue reading it again. Finished the book in a few days, even with my busy schedule! A bit annoyed with the cliffhanger ending and am waiting to read the second book! So Lisa and Rachel Land, please release the second book (and third book?) for download soon. I will pay!
OK, Originally I had said this book was off to a slow start, which it was, but I think it was intentional. The first part seems meant to show the hum-drum existence Charlie and Gil live in. It also seems meant to make you wonder what kind of world are they living in? Some future world? A parallel world? But some answers start coming. And with more answers come more questions. Then new characters get added to the loop and the pace starts to pick up.
Also, perspective is everything. I loved the way this book changed perspective to the different characters in each chapter, and as importantly stuck with the knowledge that each person had for their perspective.
Summary: I thought it was well paced. It tells you what you need to know when you need it while opening up more questions, and overall was very well written. A good read for any age. My only problem (still) was the cliffhanger ending. I know everyone wants to leave the reader wanting more, but come on, I wasn't done reading yet! (Fortunately the next book has come out and I'm looking forward to reading it soon!)
(Original review)
I really enjoyed this book. I got it on Kindle during a free download promotion not too long ago. The first few chapters seemed a little slow, but soon started to pick up. Next I knew I couldn't wait to continue reading it again. Finished the book in a few days, even with my busy schedule! A bit annoyed with the cliffhanger ending and am waiting to read the second book! So Lisa and Rachel Land, please release the second book (and third book?) for download soon. I will pay!
October 20, 2015
This story is told great. I felt like it painted good pictures of Lab #1 and Lab #2 and life there. Learning things existed outside the labs was a lot of fun to read. Area 51 is always a great place for an adventure. I enjoyed the characters. Looking forward to the next book.
December 28, 2016
Human experiments
I am so confused. I kind of knew what was going to be the outcome just by the name of the book but the whole uptake to get there was pretty slow. I did not like the continuous shift in character perspective either, it made the story more confusing.
I am so confused. I kind of knew what was going to be the outcome just by the name of the book but the whole uptake to get there was pretty slow. I did not like the continuous shift in character perspective either, it made the story more confusing.
July 11, 2014
Of course, I liked it! It's my book!
By the way, we did not write ONLY ONE HENRIETTA. Somehow, there is another mother/daughter team with the same names.
By the way, we did not write ONLY ONE HENRIETTA. Somehow, there is another mother/daughter team with the same names.
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