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The Cure
Beautiful and brilliant, eighteen-year-old Genesis Weatherby lives a charmed life as the clone of a long-dead silent film star. She is loved by her close-knit family as well as her two best friends, and being a clone isn’t so bad when everyone in the world is one too. Thanks to an organization known as GOD, there have been no Original births in one hundred and thirty years. In a successful attempt to eradicate cancer, GOD has taken control of human procreation, and only the human copies that are proven to be free of the once devastating disease are allowed to thrive. Genny never questions anything about her world, until she meets handsome and mysterious Nat Wilkinson. Now, she is forced to make choices that can alter the course of her life, as well as the lives of everyone on the planet.
398 pages, Paperback
First published February 12, 2016
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December 9, 2015
Tania Hagan has a smashing hit on her hands! She spun a tale of a realistic, yet horrifying life for humankind. Set in the future, this dystopian novel offers a fresh and unique approach to the imperfect worlds of the dystopian genre. From romance, action, adventure to suspense, this novel offers a bit of everything for everyone. It is also well suited for ages 12 and up. Young and old alike will love this one!
The writing is excellent, the descriptions are vivid and the characters are not only believable but lovable, too. They will live on in my memory for some time to come.
Gifted an advanced reader copy, I read the book in two sittings because I literally could not put it down! And I'm betting you won't be able to put it down either.
Because this novel is set to release in February 2016, I will not offer any spoilers. Instead, please heed my advice and pounce on it the moment it publishes. You will not be sorry!
I enthusiastically look forward to any future books written by this author and feel it is safe to say that she should enjoy a long and successful career.
The writing is excellent, the descriptions are vivid and the characters are not only believable but lovable, too. They will live on in my memory for some time to come.
Gifted an advanced reader copy, I read the book in two sittings because I literally could not put it down! And I'm betting you won't be able to put it down either.
Because this novel is set to release in February 2016, I will not offer any spoilers. Instead, please heed my advice and pounce on it the moment it publishes. You will not be sorry!
I enthusiastically look forward to any future books written by this author and feel it is safe to say that she should enjoy a long and successful career.
March 10, 2016
I've won this e-book due to a giveaway.
I've promised the author I would write a review as soon as I finished the book but, honestly, there's nothing good for me to talk about...
Frankly, I did not like the main character. Or any of the characters, for that matter.
I know I should write my reasons for not liking this; maybe some day I will.
EDIT: After having a conversation with the author, I feel the need to write something more: just because someone does not like a book, it does not mean the book is bad. We all have different tastes. This story had more romance than anything else, I think. That's why I didn't like it.
The author is so sweet and respectful. I'm glad I got the chance to meet her, even if it's only throughout a screen.
I've promised the author I would write a review as soon as I finished the book but, honestly, there's nothing good for me to talk about...
Frankly, I did not like the main character. Or any of the characters, for that matter.
I know I should write my reasons for not liking this; maybe some day I will.
EDIT: After having a conversation with the author, I feel the need to write something more: just because someone does not like a book, it does not mean the book is bad. We all have different tastes. This story had more romance than anything else, I think. That's why I didn't like it.
The author is so sweet and respectful. I'm glad I got the chance to meet her, even if it's only throughout a screen.
February 3, 2016
I was totally on the edge of my seat through the whole book. I wanted to be Genny and have my Nat and do what they had the guts to do. For kids in their early twenty's, they sure had their heads on straight. I could see our future turn the way this story portrayed. This story was written beyond good, wonderful or great. This story had me right from the beginning at the first few pages. It peeked my interest and from there I couldn't put the book down. It was fast paced with your typical High School Teen love story. But as it progressed that love story became more. It blossomed into a mission to change their world. I truly hope there is a book 2 and it shows what they have done with their mission.
I truly enjoyed reading this book. It is good for all ages from young adult on up. It has romance, suspense, laughter, tears, twists and turns, friendship out of this world and keeps your interest until the end and leaves you wanting more.
I truly enjoyed reading this book. It is good for all ages from young adult on up. It has romance, suspense, laughter, tears, twists and turns, friendship out of this world and keeps your interest until the end and leaves you wanting more.
May 26, 2016
A new and different look into the future.
In order to eradicate diseases and the cancer epidemic, G.O.D. has initiated cloning instead of procreating naturally. The author choose this oxymoron which translates to Genetics Operating Division. When people decide to play 'GOD' an inhumane society is born.
The main characters of Genesis and boyfriend Nat are typical teenagers that question the past and present state of affairs and the cloning process. Seeking the truth about the disappearance of a few of their friends, which might have illegally procreated the story escalates.
The G.O.D has means of persecution and wiping out illegal pregnancies and the people who created them.
I never give spoilers. But, tension builds as Genesis and Nat demonstrate their unwillingness to conform and things go awry.
In order to eradicate diseases and the cancer epidemic, G.O.D. has initiated cloning instead of procreating naturally. The author choose this oxymoron which translates to Genetics Operating Division. When people decide to play 'GOD' an inhumane society is born.
The main characters of Genesis and boyfriend Nat are typical teenagers that question the past and present state of affairs and the cloning process. Seeking the truth about the disappearance of a few of their friends, which might have illegally procreated the story escalates.
The G.O.D has means of persecution and wiping out illegal pregnancies and the people who created them.
I never give spoilers. But, tension builds as Genesis and Nat demonstrate their unwillingness to conform and things go awry.
December 6, 2015
What a fantastic book this is, so unusual and unexpected. Full of twists and turns. This book is very well written and very easy to understand even though there are so many things happening. I don't want to say much about the contents of story line as I don't want to spoil your reading experience, but I can say this is certainly a book to read. Can't wait for more books from this author!
April 20, 2018
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review though that being said I still purchased myself a physical copy of this book anyways because the synopsis had my attention from the moment I read it
In her debut novel The Cure, Tania Hagan does an amazing job weaving a new and interesting dystopian spin on earth. After the tragedy of a president loosing his two daughters to cancer the Genetic Operations Division, or GOD for short, find a way to 'cure' the world of cancer. Nowadays the only legal way to procreate is to use the code-regeneration system, which takes samples of stored DNA (all of which were taken from people famous or significant in one way, or another) and uses that DNA to create a child. In other words, GOD's cure for cancer was to start creating clones of human beings who they knew didn't have any genetic marker that would lead to cancer.
Of course like always there are those who want to rebel or who do not trust the system in place. When Nat Wilkinson comes to Genny's school she starts to realize that Originals, the babies that people end up conceiving most of the time by accident before the males of the population are sterilized at 18, are not the threat that she has always been taught that they are.
Tania did a wonderful job of crafting The Cure and I am so incredibly glad that I was able to read it because it was everything I hoped for when I read the synopsis. I am in awe with the fact that this Tania Hagan's debut novel because reading this story you would think that she had been writing as a career for her entire life. I love the fact that even though the main characters are teenagers that the way they are written you can't help but to forget that these characters are 17-19 because they are incredibly mature and very relatable.
I strongly recommend this book to anyone and everyone, and think that Tania will be one of those authors that you should keep your eye on. I can't wait to see where she goes from here and I almost think it would be great to see another book set in the same world as this one is.
In her debut novel The Cure, Tania Hagan does an amazing job weaving a new and interesting dystopian spin on earth. After the tragedy of a president loosing his two daughters to cancer the Genetic Operations Division, or GOD for short, find a way to 'cure' the world of cancer. Nowadays the only legal way to procreate is to use the code-regeneration system, which takes samples of stored DNA (all of which were taken from people famous or significant in one way, or another) and uses that DNA to create a child. In other words, GOD's cure for cancer was to start creating clones of human beings who they knew didn't have any genetic marker that would lead to cancer.
Of course like always there are those who want to rebel or who do not trust the system in place. When Nat Wilkinson comes to Genny's school she starts to realize that Originals, the babies that people end up conceiving most of the time by accident before the males of the population are sterilized at 18, are not the threat that she has always been taught that they are.
Tania did a wonderful job of crafting The Cure and I am so incredibly glad that I was able to read it because it was everything I hoped for when I read the synopsis. I am in awe with the fact that this Tania Hagan's debut novel because reading this story you would think that she had been writing as a career for her entire life. I love the fact that even though the main characters are teenagers that the way they are written you can't help but to forget that these characters are 17-19 because they are incredibly mature and very relatable.
I strongly recommend this book to anyone and everyone, and think that Tania will be one of those authors that you should keep your eye on. I can't wait to see where she goes from here and I almost think it would be great to see another book set in the same world as this one is.
June 23, 2016
What would you do if what you believed in was against all of humanity? I loved this story and the future that was made to Cure Cancer, it really goes to show that love will prosper and find itself in all places. What people will go though for what they believe and for those that they love.
December 10, 2015
I don't want to give away the plot, but this book is destined to be a movie!
It's one of the best new books in its genre. The writing style is easy and engaging, and you won't want to put it down.
It's one of the best new books in its genre. The writing style is easy and engaging, and you won't want to put it down.
March 23, 2017
Must read
The concept of this book is really interesting to the point something such as cloning the whole human race could happen. All it takes is one loving person to help many that can help change the world.
The concept of this book is really interesting to the point something such as cloning the whole human race could happen. All it takes is one loving person to help many that can help change the world.
April 23, 2018
**Disclaimer - I received a review copy of this book from Lady Amber's PR**
I really wanted to like book and tried really hard. It was just too hard to overlook all the issues.
The premise of the book is what drew me to want to read it. I am a big fan of sci-fi and dystopian novels. The overall world and idea of G.O.D. and only being able to have genetic clones instead of natural children is very clever and interesting.
The characters, from the start, were hard to listen to. They felt clique and rushed personality-wise. The rush was felt throughout the whole book, though, with big jumps in plot and decisions being made. The plot progression was just too forced while the characters weren't developed enough.
I was left wanting more. More development, more time, more elaboration.
I really wanted to like book and tried really hard. It was just too hard to overlook all the issues.
The premise of the book is what drew me to want to read it. I am a big fan of sci-fi and dystopian novels. The overall world and idea of G.O.D. and only being able to have genetic clones instead of natural children is very clever and interesting.
The characters, from the start, were hard to listen to. They felt clique and rushed personality-wise. The rush was felt throughout the whole book, though, with big jumps in plot and decisions being made. The plot progression was just too forced while the characters weren't developed enough.
I was left wanting more. More development, more time, more elaboration.
August 21, 2017
This was a fascinating read from start to finish. I love the idea that something good (like the cure for cancer) has the potential to also be bad. GOD is a formidable enemy, and the challenges that Natane and Genesis face are very real.
One of the things I loved the most was how it was obviously the future, but it wasn't chock-full of technological babble. Much of the world was the same, and the advancements were subtle enough to give you the impression of the future without clogging up the story.
I also loved the characters. Genesis and Natane are dynamic and obviously in charge of the story, and you can feel their bond grow with every page. The secondary characters are also well-written and help or hinder the characters as needed. It's a complete world, and you want nothing more than to be a part of it.
That being said, I did find a few places where a bit more explanation would have been useful, but that's the only problem I could see
One of the things I loved the most was how it was obviously the future, but it wasn't chock-full of technological babble. Much of the world was the same, and the advancements were subtle enough to give you the impression of the future without clogging up the story.
I also loved the characters. Genesis and Natane are dynamic and obviously in charge of the story, and you can feel their bond grow with every page. The secondary characters are also well-written and help or hinder the characters as needed. It's a complete world, and you want nothing more than to be a part of it.
That being said, I did find a few places where a bit more explanation would have been useful, but that's the only problem I could see
October 19, 2016
More than a hundred years in the future, mankind has eradicated cancer by means of cloning. Nearly everyone is a perfect, healthy, beautiful specimen who looks exactly like whatever code donor their parents chose for them. The only thing disrupting this distinctly utopian society is the threat of The Chosen, a bunch of radicals who believe that humanity should return to making babies "the old-fashioned way", and it's up to the government entity known as GOD (how apt) to keep the peace.
Enter Genesis Weatherby, a teenage girl who is one of a rare breed - she experiences nightmares, images experienced by her long-dead code donor. Then at school, she meets Nat, a hunky British guy who has just moved to Kansas City with his mothers. Through their budding friendship/romance, she learns more about herself, the world, and especially about GOD (which, surprise surprise, are not the benefactors they claim to be).
I really enjoyed this book. Having read many dystopian YA stories, I always appreciate the uniqueness of the genre, and how each author interprets the future of humanity, whether it's for the better or for the worse (usually the latter), and The Cure is definitely unique. It's well-written, full of well-developed characters, and engaging.
The reason I deducted a star was an accumulation of minor issues - there were many saccharine moments (and a LOT of tears), several conversations that seemed overlong and unnecessary, and there was one plot development near the end that seemed a little too convenient.
However, as I said, these are minor points, and I would definitely recommend The Cure to anyone who loves YA or dystopian stories.
Enter Genesis Weatherby, a teenage girl who is one of a rare breed - she experiences nightmares, images experienced by her long-dead code donor. Then at school, she meets Nat, a hunky British guy who has just moved to Kansas City with his mothers. Through their budding friendship/romance, she learns more about herself, the world, and especially about GOD (which, surprise surprise, are not the benefactors they claim to be).
I really enjoyed this book. Having read many dystopian YA stories, I always appreciate the uniqueness of the genre, and how each author interprets the future of humanity, whether it's for the better or for the worse (usually the latter), and The Cure is definitely unique. It's well-written, full of well-developed characters, and engaging.
The reason I deducted a star was an accumulation of minor issues - there were many saccharine moments (and a LOT of tears), several conversations that seemed overlong and unnecessary, and there was one plot development near the end that seemed a little too convenient.
However, as I said, these are minor points, and I would definitely recommend The Cure to anyone who loves YA or dystopian stories.
April 30, 2016
You can find my full review and asthetic post based on the book at my review blog - Bookworm Review And Asthetics - http://goo.gl/evkfSX
In the future, no one is born naturally, they are all clones of those from the past who donated their genetic material for cloning. The government agency known as GOD “Genetics Operation Division”, has all but wiped out the devastating disease of cancer by having no natural births for the past 130 years. 18 year old Genesis lives a normal life for a teenager. She goes to physics class, she hangs out with her 2 best friends and lives in the wonderful Midwest, oh and she is a clone of a silent film star.
She has dreams about the film stars that she shares dna with- dark twisted dreams and she doesn’t know why. One day in physics class, a new student named Natane sat next to her and little did she know, Natane would change the way she sees the world. They go on a epic journey across the Midwest with help of those who think differently.
Hagan has a wonderful debut on her hands. Just when you think you know where the book is headed, she throws a small curve ball at you. I did receive this book for free, but I would have bough it anyway; the short synopsis caught my attention right away. This book is right up my alley. I really hope there is a sequel, I really want to see Nat and Genny take on GOD on a larger scale. A friend of mine said there was a movie that sounded similar to this book plot, so I am going to be searching the web for it this weekend!! Pick up your copy and let me know if you liked it as well!
In the future, no one is born naturally, they are all clones of those from the past who donated their genetic material for cloning. The government agency known as GOD “Genetics Operation Division”, has all but wiped out the devastating disease of cancer by having no natural births for the past 130 years. 18 year old Genesis lives a normal life for a teenager. She goes to physics class, she hangs out with her 2 best friends and lives in the wonderful Midwest, oh and she is a clone of a silent film star.
She has dreams about the film stars that she shares dna with- dark twisted dreams and she doesn’t know why. One day in physics class, a new student named Natane sat next to her and little did she know, Natane would change the way she sees the world. They go on a epic journey across the Midwest with help of those who think differently.
Hagan has a wonderful debut on her hands. Just when you think you know where the book is headed, she throws a small curve ball at you. I did receive this book for free, but I would have bough it anyway; the short synopsis caught my attention right away. This book is right up my alley. I really hope there is a sequel, I really want to see Nat and Genny take on GOD on a larger scale. A friend of mine said there was a movie that sounded similar to this book plot, so I am going to be searching the web for it this weekend!! Pick up your copy and let me know if you liked it as well!
June 15, 2017
I read a whole lot of sci-fi/PNR/dystopia types of novels. As such, I try to give a lot of deference to the author because world building is tough. I so wanted to like this because the premise is actually interesting. Instead I am DNF'ing at 32% - very rare and even more telling.
When I spend the first 1/3 of a book constantly asking why, it probably isn't a good sign. Why were the celebrities names changed at all? Because I spent a lot of time trying to figure out who the renamed celebrities were supposed to be. Why did Nat, a 17 year old British bloke, call an 8 year old boy a 'handsome devil'? It was odd phrasing and had me picturing Nat as a little old British lady pinching Baxter's cheeks. On that note, I'm an American that's lived in England for 10 years and have never heard a Brit (apart from on the telly) actually describe something as 'Smashing'. Not to say it never happens but Nat is written as so British that he becomes a caricature.
Genny's range of emotion is also really disturbing. She goes from meeting Nat to deciding to have an illegal child with him in a couple of weeks. Say what? Never is there any real sense of confusion, anger, or betrayal at the cure; at being a clone, or anything else. For me, this book can be described in just four words - superficial, self-involved, inane, and immature.
And for the love of everything, why would dozens and dozens of parents pick Elvis as a clone for their kids given his health history and premature death?!?!?
When I spend the first 1/3 of a book constantly asking why, it probably isn't a good sign. Why were the celebrities names changed at all? Because I spent a lot of time trying to figure out who the renamed celebrities were supposed to be. Why did Nat, a 17 year old British bloke, call an 8 year old boy a 'handsome devil'? It was odd phrasing and had me picturing Nat as a little old British lady pinching Baxter's cheeks. On that note, I'm an American that's lived in England for 10 years and have never heard a Brit (apart from on the telly) actually describe something as 'Smashing'. Not to say it never happens but Nat is written as so British that he becomes a caricature.
Genny's range of emotion is also really disturbing. She goes from meeting Nat to deciding to have an illegal child with him in a couple of weeks. Say what? Never is there any real sense of confusion, anger, or betrayal at the cure; at being a clone, or anything else. For me, this book can be described in just four words - superficial, self-involved, inane, and immature.
And for the love of everything, why would dozens and dozens of parents pick Elvis as a clone for their kids given his health history and premature death?!?!?
January 11, 2016
Genesis Weatherby is by all rights a typical teenager, except everyone in her world, her included, are clones. For over 100 years the Genetic Operations Division has produced code-regenerations from people whose DNA was cancer free. Non-clone births, Originals, are illegal and are seen as a threat to this perfect, cancer-free, dystopian society. When Genny meets and falls in love with the new transfer to her school from Britain, Nat Wilkinson, she starts to question everything she has been taught.
Hagan writes a compelling and believable story set in future. The Cure is nicely paced and has the right amount of twists and climatic build-up. The characters are well developed and I can still hear Morgan Freeman’s voice head! This young adult novel is hard to put down.
The story is told from Genny’s point of view. The reader is drawn into her struggles as she comes to grips with the realities so many choose to ignore. You can feel the genuine love she has for her family and best friends, Renata and Sigby. Genny is stubborn and that character flaw tends to cause her the most trouble, especially when it comes to Nat and her safety.
This is a good start to the series. It has an original concept and is well written. I look forward to reading Hagan’s next book.
Hagan writes a compelling and believable story set in future. The Cure is nicely paced and has the right amount of twists and climatic build-up. The characters are well developed and I can still hear Morgan Freeman’s voice head! This young adult novel is hard to put down.
The story is told from Genny’s point of view. The reader is drawn into her struggles as she comes to grips with the realities so many choose to ignore. You can feel the genuine love she has for her family and best friends, Renata and Sigby. Genny is stubborn and that character flaw tends to cause her the most trouble, especially when it comes to Nat and her safety.
This is a good start to the series. It has an original concept and is well written. I look forward to reading Hagan’s next book.
November 26, 2016
Our not so distant future looks great. Or does it? Look closer, not everything is honky dory. Future is populated by clones of passed celebrities. Is it any wonder when you see today's population trying anything under the sun to look like famous people? The book started picking up the momentum at the moment Genny agrees to make an "Original" (aka a baby) with Nat. Though up to this moment becoming pregnant and having a baby without knowledge of this GOD is a huge no-no, something worse that could happen to a couple (usually teenagers), they are hunted, their families prosecuted, yet she seem to agree to go through it as if it's not a big deal or second thought. Her stubbornness almost cost her dearly in the end, but she was worried sick about her family. Thankfully in the process she found the loved ones GOD imprisoned. Nat came across a tad too perfect, but maybe that's his flaw in itself.
Although the main characters in this book are still teenagers, I would say the book would appeal to older teens or YA as well as adults. It does deal with some mature subjects. It reminded me of an episode of the Twilight Zone and a bit of The 100 with the Mount Fieldmount (Mt. Weather in The 100) only that dwellers in the Mount Filedmount were nice.
Although the main characters in this book are still teenagers, I would say the book would appeal to older teens or YA as well as adults. It does deal with some mature subjects. It reminded me of an episode of the Twilight Zone and a bit of The 100 with the Mount Fieldmount (Mt. Weather in The 100) only that dwellers in the Mount Filedmount were nice.
March 14, 2016
The Cure if a fantastic and fresh new idea in a world of books that is flooded by something more of the same. I have read The 100, Divergent, Hunger Games and Maze Runner. I have also watched the movies and TV shows based on those very series of books. Tania Hagan, has brought something so new and so very refreshing that it is a must read for any fan of those other books and this genre.
I felt like I wasn’t just reading a book but I was reading a storyline that belongs on the big screen. The writing is beautiful and the characters are very easy to fall in love with. You will instantly get attached to each of them. The Cure has some twist and turns along the way and a couple of those twist and turns caused me to gasp. I did not see them coming.
It is also a thought provoking book. It brings up the what if of cloning. The what if of a world where people are not allowed to have kids that are not genetically designed. A species built to be perfect and daises free. Or are they? You will have to read the book to find out.
I look forward to reading more books by Tania Hagan in the future. What a brilliant and refreshing author.
I felt like I wasn’t just reading a book but I was reading a storyline that belongs on the big screen. The writing is beautiful and the characters are very easy to fall in love with. You will instantly get attached to each of them. The Cure has some twist and turns along the way and a couple of those twist and turns caused me to gasp. I did not see them coming.
It is also a thought provoking book. It brings up the what if of cloning. The what if of a world where people are not allowed to have kids that are not genetically designed. A species built to be perfect and daises free. Or are they? You will have to read the book to find out.
I look forward to reading more books by Tania Hagan in the future. What a brilliant and refreshing author.
March 31, 2016
The whole world is clones, so it’s actually not too bad being one, and on top of that, one of a silent movie actress, passed long ago...even better. That’s what stunning and smart, teenager Genesis Weather’s clone is. The terrible disease―cancer―has been wiped out and it’s due to ‘GOD’, an association in total control of human reproduction. Since then there has been no new childbirths only clones. It wasn’t until Genesis met the good-looking and perplexing Nat that her thoughts of her existence and life began to change. Author Tania Hagan, has crafted a unique tale, dealing with political affairs and the scientific world. “The Cure” has a message purveying: when man tries to play ‘GOD’ things go terribly wrong. There will always be greed and evil intentions involved. If you are looking for a read in the same genre as ‘The Hunger Games’, ‘Matched Trilogy’, ‘Giver Quartet’ and more, then check out ‘The Cure’. It's imaginary, fast paced and a page turner. Great Read!
March 28, 2016
This book. I'm not sure what all to say about it besides the fact that it was such a refreshing idea in Dystopian fiction that I was too eager to pick it up. Then I couldn't put it down. As an author within this same genre, I am always pleased to read another book out there that can make me heart hammer like a good Dystopian novel. This book does show a very vivid and terrifying picture of the 'legacy' humanity may leave behind...showing that we are indeed the monsters. Great work, Tania, and I look forward to watching your career grow.
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February 19, 2016As soon as I started this book, I couldn't put it down! I really liked it. It has a great plot and keeps you pulled in wondering what is going to to happen next. A great story. I can't wait till the next book. Will definitely be getting. I wont give away any spoilers...just read and you will love it. Great job Tania!
March 5, 2016
Great read
I wonderful story of a young British boy who gets a girl pregnant in a time when original birth is illegal only clones are allowed in this world. This is a story that you cannot put down because you are excited and thrilled on every page
I wonderful story of a young British boy who gets a girl pregnant in a time when original birth is illegal only clones are allowed in this world. This is a story that you cannot put down because you are excited and thrilled on every page
May 11, 2016
This book is fabulous! It should be made into a movie! Once you start reading it you can't put it down
until you finish it! The whole concept is a possibility for the future! Who knows what the world will be like in a hundred years??
until you finish it! The whole concept is a possibility for the future! Who knows what the world will be like in a hundred years??
March 2, 2016
This was a really good book! It was very interesting, keeping me hooked until the end! I will be on the look out for more from Tania!
April 13, 2016
Reads like it was written by someone with no more than a passing knowledge of grammar, the English language, western culture, genetics, teenagers, and human beings in general
September 3, 2016
I enjoyed this book. Interesting and unique.
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October 27, 2019I was really surprised when this one was not clicking for me. It really is right up my alley as far as the type of stories I like to read most. I will say that I was READING this, when I am on much more of an audio kick of late (just able to get through so many more books while multi-tasking) and perhaps didn't give it as much of a chance. I got through 36% but it just wasn't holding my interest.
The GOD thing ... while humorous at the start, got a little tiring and played out.
The "almost" connections to people IRL was again, funny/silly initially, then got a little eye-rolling. Morrision Freeman (Morgan Freeman), Marilee Marrow (Marilyn Monroe), Elson Priestly (Elvis Presley).
I'd been able to borrow this on Kindle Unlimited ... but Kindle only, no audio. I wonder if I might have made it through if I'd had an audio edition (as I'm a little more generous with my time for audio) but I'm not sure. It just felt a little silly, instead of serious.
The GOD thing ... while humorous at the start, got a little tiring and played out.
The "almost" connections to people IRL was again, funny/silly initially, then got a little eye-rolling. Morrision Freeman (Morgan Freeman), Marilee Marrow (Marilyn Monroe), Elson Priestly (Elvis Presley).
I'd been able to borrow this on Kindle Unlimited ... but Kindle only, no audio. I wonder if I might have made it through if I'd had an audio edition (as I'm a little more generous with my time for audio) but I'm not sure. It just felt a little silly, instead of serious.
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November 20, 2020The whole world is clones, so it’s actually not too bad being one, and on top of that, one of a silent movie actress, passed long ago...even better. That’s what stunning and smart, teenager Genesis Weather’s clone is. The terrible disease―cancer―has been wiped out and it’s due to ‘GOD’, an association in total control of human reproduction. Since then there has been no new childbirths only clones. It wasn’t until Genesis met the very good-looking and perplexing Nat that her thoughts of her existence and life began to change. Author Tania Hagan, has crafted a unique tale, dealing with political affairs and the scientific world. “The Cure” has a message purveying: when man tries to play ‘GOD’ things go terribly wrong. There will always be greed, and evil intentions involved. If you are looking for a read in the same genre as ‘The Hunger Games’, ‘Matched Trilogy’ ‘Giver Quartet’ and more, then check out ‘The Cure’. It is imaginary, fast paced and a page turner. Great Read!
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March 31, 2022In a world where everyone is a clone of someone from the past and cancer has been totally eradicated, Genny has always led a charmed and simple life.
I enjoyed the concept behind this story even if I felt it was a little far-fetched. Not to say that this was a horrible book or I wouldn’t recommend it to others, based on the reviews it’s clear that a lot of people have really enjoyed it, so if you like dystopian fiction, give it a shot. Just know that it is very YA. That’s not a bad thing, it’s just a heads up to readers that even though the characters were 18 years old, the book (to me) read as very young adult and isn’t one that I would say has crossover appeal.
Spoilers ahead.
The good:
Cool concept. It was an interesting world and had some very unique points, and I was easily pulled into the story from the first chapter.
Well-written and edited. With so many people self-publishing these days, it’s become all too common to pick up books that feel sloppy and hastily thrown together. This book was clean and well edited, and I didn’t feel the need to edit as I read, which has become a common problem for me. It flowed nicely, which is always a plus.
Diverse characters. There are a lot of different people groups represented in the society. A big plus because I enjoy different characters.
Most of my questions were answered. When the book started off and I found out that so many people were clones of past celebrities, I had a bunch of questions. Would you have some of the memories from your clone? The author answered that one for me. If you were a clone of a singer, did that guarantee that you would have that desire to be famous? Again, answered. This world is built on the idea that they began the clone process to eradicate cancer, and people in the past chose to donate their DNA. How did they get the DNA from people like Marilyn Monroe and Elvis, or even a silent film star when these people died way before the cloning process began? Answered. Was being cancer-free the only specification for clone donors? Would they allow unattractive people to donate their DNA? Answered. For the most part, I felt like the holes I saw in the beginning were filled nicely, which is always important in world building.
Where it started to get confusing for me:
Everyone in the world is a clone of someone from the past who has been proven to have cancer-free genes. A lot of people choose to a celebrity, and running into someone who looks just like you (or even going to school with dozens of other yous) is normal. This is where it got a little weird for me. The author chose to change the names of celebrities, but modeled many of the characters after real life people, making them just recognizable for the reader (a blonde bombshell actress from the past, an actor and singer who is known as the King, etc). The problem I had with this is that both Elvis and Marilyn Monroe were very unhealthy people. So they didn’t have cancer, so what? Elvis was an alcoholic and he had a twin brother who died at birth. Marilyn Monroe was a severely depressed woman who eventually killed herself. Why would anyone want to clone those people?
Putting those questions aside, I did my best to embrace that these were still fictional people and perhaps they didn’t share the same flaws that their real-life counterparts had. If that had been my only issue, things would be great, but I had problems with the main character’s thought process. Or really, lack of. Genny goes from being totally content with the way the world is set up to deciding to defy everything she’s ever known too quickly. There was no logic behind it. One minute she’s appalled by anyone who chooses to have an original, the next minute she’s decided to do the very thing she’s always questioned so she can “change the system” but there was no discussion about it in between the two events. Nothing happened to make her question the way things were run, and there were no revelations about how evil the government was until after she’d already made the decision. So why did she choose to throw everything away so quickly? I don’t know, and I had a difficult time buying it. Even more perplexing was the fact that EVERYONE in her life was so quick to back up her choice even though it went against everything they had ever been taught. I didn’t buy it. Someone, a friend or sibling or even a parent, would have been against something so big and tried to turn them in. Living in a society that has been so thoroughly indoctrinated to believe everything is perfect, it’s impossible to think they wouldn’t run into opposition somewhere.
There’s also the typical “insta-love” between Genny and Nat, which was a big part of why the book felt so young to me. They fell too quickly and too hard. They barely knew one another. Of course, I get that they're kids and even if they weren’t actually in love they very well could think they are, but as an adult who’s reading the book, I felt the relationship lacked authenticity, which it made it really difficult for me to root for them.
Overall, I think The Cure was a really great concept, it’s just that the execution of the story wasn’t for me. But since everyone likes something different and I see a lot of merit both in the world that was built here and the writing, I can totally see why someone else would enjoy this book.
I enjoyed the concept behind this story even if I felt it was a little far-fetched. Not to say that this was a horrible book or I wouldn’t recommend it to others, based on the reviews it’s clear that a lot of people have really enjoyed it, so if you like dystopian fiction, give it a shot. Just know that it is very YA. That’s not a bad thing, it’s just a heads up to readers that even though the characters were 18 years old, the book (to me) read as very young adult and isn’t one that I would say has crossover appeal.
Spoilers ahead.
The good:
Cool concept. It was an interesting world and had some very unique points, and I was easily pulled into the story from the first chapter.
Well-written and edited. With so many people self-publishing these days, it’s become all too common to pick up books that feel sloppy and hastily thrown together. This book was clean and well edited, and I didn’t feel the need to edit as I read, which has become a common problem for me. It flowed nicely, which is always a plus.
Diverse characters. There are a lot of different people groups represented in the society. A big plus because I enjoy different characters.
Most of my questions were answered. When the book started off and I found out that so many people were clones of past celebrities, I had a bunch of questions. Would you have some of the memories from your clone? The author answered that one for me. If you were a clone of a singer, did that guarantee that you would have that desire to be famous? Again, answered. This world is built on the idea that they began the clone process to eradicate cancer, and people in the past chose to donate their DNA. How did they get the DNA from people like Marilyn Monroe and Elvis, or even a silent film star when these people died way before the cloning process began? Answered. Was being cancer-free the only specification for clone donors? Would they allow unattractive people to donate their DNA? Answered. For the most part, I felt like the holes I saw in the beginning were filled nicely, which is always important in world building.
Where it started to get confusing for me:
Everyone in the world is a clone of someone from the past who has been proven to have cancer-free genes. A lot of people choose to a celebrity, and running into someone who looks just like you (or even going to school with dozens of other yous) is normal. This is where it got a little weird for me. The author chose to change the names of celebrities, but modeled many of the characters after real life people, making them just recognizable for the reader (a blonde bombshell actress from the past, an actor and singer who is known as the King, etc). The problem I had with this is that both Elvis and Marilyn Monroe were very unhealthy people. So they didn’t have cancer, so what? Elvis was an alcoholic and he had a twin brother who died at birth. Marilyn Monroe was a severely depressed woman who eventually killed herself. Why would anyone want to clone those people?
Putting those questions aside, I did my best to embrace that these were still fictional people and perhaps they didn’t share the same flaws that their real-life counterparts had. If that had been my only issue, things would be great, but I had problems with the main character’s thought process. Or really, lack of. Genny goes from being totally content with the way the world is set up to deciding to defy everything she’s ever known too quickly. There was no logic behind it. One minute she’s appalled by anyone who chooses to have an original, the next minute she’s decided to do the very thing she’s always questioned so she can “change the system” but there was no discussion about it in between the two events. Nothing happened to make her question the way things were run, and there were no revelations about how evil the government was until after she’d already made the decision. So why did she choose to throw everything away so quickly? I don’t know, and I had a difficult time buying it. Even more perplexing was the fact that EVERYONE in her life was so quick to back up her choice even though it went against everything they had ever been taught. I didn’t buy it. Someone, a friend or sibling or even a parent, would have been against something so big and tried to turn them in. Living in a society that has been so thoroughly indoctrinated to believe everything is perfect, it’s impossible to think they wouldn’t run into opposition somewhere.
There’s also the typical “insta-love” between Genny and Nat, which was a big part of why the book felt so young to me. They fell too quickly and too hard. They barely knew one another. Of course, I get that they're kids and even if they weren’t actually in love they very well could think they are, but as an adult who’s reading the book, I felt the relationship lacked authenticity, which it made it really difficult for me to root for them.
Overall, I think The Cure was a really great concept, it’s just that the execution of the story wasn’t for me. But since everyone likes something different and I see a lot of merit both in the world that was built here and the writing, I can totally see why someone else would enjoy this book.
June 15, 2016
Just wasn't for me. I didn't buy that Genny would just up and go against everything she believed in. I thought she was incredibly naive and a love sick teenager. I also couldn't believe that the parents were so happy that their children completely did something completely it responsible ON PURPOSE and wrecked their lives. Wasn't a fan
April 11, 2016
Couldn't get past first few chapters
I had to stop reading once the story got to the whole gay bit. Just not what I was looking for at all. Ruined it.
I had to stop reading once the story got to the whole gay bit. Just not what I was looking for at all. Ruined it.
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