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Joelle Taylor

Palingenesis on Oct. 07, 2013

Palingenesis conveys a story about cloning and the ethical turmoil that arises because of it. Zeb, the protagonist, battles clones in the Serene Soul Systems (SSS) simulation center; upon noticing one particular clone that shows signs of intelligence, where there should be none, he is haunted by memories of his mentally incapacitated brother and begins to struggle with his conscience. On a whim he decides to save the clone and in turn they are continuously on the run with help from his ex-wife who is part of an organization known as the United Human Rights Coalition that is trying to bring light to what the SSS is facilitating. The story has many chase scenes and narrow escapes, at times the descriptions are extensive and often unnecessary. There is some disconnect with characters in the story, a character is revealed only to be forgotten about for several chapters until abruptly brought back to the forefront or never again mentioned. There are many dream sequences within the book that are impractical and useless. Overall the story is a decent notion and courses easily through each scene until the close.