A review by rovertoak
Defect by Will Weaver

4.0

Touching narrative about David, a boy who either holds the key to human evolution or is the product of errant amino acids. I'm very impressed with Weaver's treatment of David's foster parents. Often, they're portrayed in literature and opther media as these leeches taking on kids just to get a check from the state. Here, the Trotwoods are very supportive and loving even though there's a bit of emotional space between them and David -- David came into their care later in his childhood. It's a quick book that will give most readers something to think about.