Origin
by Jessica Khoury
Published September 4th 2012
by Razorbill
Thoughts:
I had my doubts about this book since it sounded so much like the romantic elements will take a centre stage in the story. But the book really exceeds my expectation and I found myself thoroughly enjoying it.
It is indeed a compelling look into the extent of what humans would do in the name of science. The story and the mystery behind Pia's existence is engrossing and made me so curious that I read the book all in one night. The lush and beautiful Amazon rainforest certainly make a wonderful backdrop to the whole story and it is evident that the author have conducted her research when constructing the setting and the scientific elements of the book.
Pia is a product of a science experiment conducted deep inside the Amazon rainforest in a closed community known as Little Cam. When a new scientist arrived at Little Cam and aroused Pia's curiosity about the outside world, things took a rather surprising turn. Pia's encounter with the half-native boy; Eio opened her eyes to new possibilities and their romance is sweet but somewhat predictable.
The ending totally blew my mind since the truth behind Little Cam's science experiment literally shatters Pia's entire life. It's tragic and sad to find out that the people who has been raising her have sinister motives of their own and would stop at nothing to reach their goal.
Verdict: 5 stars.
In my Debut Author Reading Challenge
Available on: Amazon
Summary from Goodreads:
Pia has grown up in a secret laboratory hidden deep in the Amazon rain forest. She was raised by a team of scientists who have created her to be the start of a new immortal race. But on the night of her seventeenth birthday, Pia discovers a hole in the electric fence that surrounds her sterile home--and sneaks outside the compound for the first time in her life.
Free in the jungle, Pia meets Eio, a boy from a nearby village. Together, they embark on a race against time to discover the truth about Pia's origin--a truth with deadly consequences that will change their lives forever.
Free in the jungle, Pia meets Eio, a boy from a nearby village. Together, they embark on a race against time to discover the truth about Pia's origin--a truth with deadly consequences that will change their lives forever.
Thoughts:
I had my doubts about this book since it sounded so much like the romantic elements will take a centre stage in the story. But the book really exceeds my expectation and I found myself thoroughly enjoying it.
It is indeed a compelling look into the extent of what humans would do in the name of science. The story and the mystery behind Pia's existence is engrossing and made me so curious that I read the book all in one night. The lush and beautiful Amazon rainforest certainly make a wonderful backdrop to the whole story and it is evident that the author have conducted her research when constructing the setting and the scientific elements of the book.
Pia is a product of a science experiment conducted deep inside the Amazon rainforest in a closed community known as Little Cam. When a new scientist arrived at Little Cam and aroused Pia's curiosity about the outside world, things took a rather surprising turn. Pia's encounter with the half-native boy; Eio opened her eyes to new possibilities and their romance is sweet but somewhat predictable.
The ending totally blew my mind since the truth behind Little Cam's science experiment literally shatters Pia's entire life. It's tragic and sad to find out that the people who has been raising her have sinister motives of their own and would stop at nothing to reach their goal.
Verdict: 5 stars.
In my Debut Author Reading Challenge
Available on: Amazon
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