XXI CENTURY SCI-FI – Parasite by Mira Grant

Steph P. Bianchini March 9, 2015 4 Comments

genetics, horror, Hugo Awards, mira grant, Parasite, SF, techno-thriller

Parasite (2013) by Mira Grant/ Seanan McGuire is an interesting blend of techno-thriller, horror and SF. It features a near-future humanity made virtually disease-free by a gentle, genetically engineered parasite living symbiotically with its human hosts. It’s easy to figure out what can (and will) go wrong here, but it makes for a compelling and fast-paced reading nonetheless. Shortlisted for the 2014 Hugo Award Best Novel.

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Tammy March 9, 2015 at 4:02 pm

I’ve heard nothing but awesome things about this. Must read:-D

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1. Stephen P. Bianchini March 9, 2015 at 5:34 pm
  
  I have to say I’ve enjoyed but preferred the Newsflesh Trilogy. This one in some parts lacks internal consistency. But the whole idea is great and Seanan has done her research re: the scientific part. Now reading the sequel.
  
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lynnsbooks March 9, 2015 at 7:48 pm

I have had this one waiting to be read for some time – I am trying to catch up with my backlist this year so you never know!
Lynn

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1. Stephen P. Bianchini March 10, 2015 at 10:49 am
  
  Let me know what you think about it when you do.
  
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