A review by eserafina42
Ancestor by Scott Sigler

3.0

Not terribly impressed with this one. It took me ages to get through - must have gotten it from the library at least 3-4 times. It didn't really start moving (for me, at least) until about 35% through. I also - although I have to admit my knowledge of biology and genetics is limited to some popular science I've read - had a lot of problems suspending my disbelief that a creature like the one described could be genetically engineered, even by a deeply disturbed genius. Finally, I didn't really connect to any of the characters, particularly the men, who I had a lot of trouble telling apart, to be honest.

Anyway, maybe it's just me, since the book, and the author, none of whose other books I've read, seem to be enormously popular.