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End of the Line
The human race is in decline and the three generations of Svetas are working to solve the problem. Hunter is the last of his family line and is determined to figure out why man cannot continue on the planet. Mankind has taken the planet to the edge of environmental disaster. Hunter must dig through man’s ancient history as well and his own family history to solve this anthropological mystery. Join Hunter on his quest to find out what is happening to mankind.
220 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 3, 2021
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August 26, 2024
I found this to be an unusual book with some good ideas, but the execution left a lot to be desired.
The plot follows three generations of scientists who investigate the reasons behind humanity's drastically decreasing fertility over the next hundred years or so, which is steadily moving towards the point of non-viability for our species. Perhaps unrealistically, the majority of the aging population seems to have accepted their fate, but a group of scientists keep researching and collecting genetic data in order to find a reason. They seem convinced that an unknown virus is the cause, or maybe 'junk' sequences in our chromosomes.
Unfortunately, the book contains quite a few massive 'information dumps' - scientific method, genetics, prehistorical sites (e.g. Nazca Lines and Stonehenge), philosophy, religious beliefs, etc. The writing style is very journalistic and one-dimensional (flat), with no excitement or action at all. Just a plodding series of travels and destinations, interspersed with stilted conversation.
The ending was brave - I'd like to say more but can't give too much away. Worth a read, but 3 stars due to the plodding nature and the info dumps.
The plot follows three generations of scientists who investigate the reasons behind humanity's drastically decreasing fertility over the next hundred years or so, which is steadily moving towards the point of non-viability for our species. Perhaps unrealistically, the majority of the aging population seems to have accepted their fate, but a group of scientists keep researching and collecting genetic data in order to find a reason. They seem convinced that an unknown virus is the cause, or maybe 'junk' sequences in our chromosomes.
Unfortunately, the book contains quite a few massive 'information dumps' - scientific method, genetics, prehistorical sites (e.g. Nazca Lines and Stonehenge), philosophy, religious beliefs, etc. The writing style is very journalistic and one-dimensional (flat), with no excitement or action at all. Just a plodding series of travels and destinations, interspersed with stilted conversation.
The ending was brave - I'd like to say more but can't give too much away. Worth a read, but 3 stars due to the plodding nature and the info dumps.
July 14, 2021
Mass murder and monoliths
Who doesn't like a murder mystery? What if the crime was environmental destruction of the planet? Our own DNA holds the clues for Hunter as he combs through the genome to track down a secret that has followed us through time
Who doesn't like a murder mystery? What if the crime was environmental destruction of the planet? Our own DNA holds the clues for Hunter as he combs through the genome to track down a secret that has followed us through time
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