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A review by sharonsm_28
Replica by Lauren Oliver
4.0
This was a great read. The concept really intrigued me. It reminded me of the 2005 movie, The Island with Scarlet Johansson, where clones are in a secluded island and isolated as they are insurance policies for the people who can't give birth or have diseases. This is two stories wrapped in one and I really liked the writing. Lauren Oliver really knows how to draw her audience in with her writing.
The first half of the book follows a clone named Lyra or #24. I really liked her character as she is a book reader. However, as a clone, she is used for the purpose of being a surrogate. I really enjoyed her half of the story. However, there were moments of confusion. I felt bad for her character at some points. She escapes with a boy named #72. Then they meet Gemma and Jake.
The second half of the book follows a girl named Gemma who is trying to figure out her family's past. I really enjoyed her story. There was more explanation from her story than Lyra's story. I think reading the two stories separately made it easier to follow than alternating back and forth. For the story, I liked Gemma's more as it clarified some of the confusion I had.
The ending was good, but it could have been so much better. I thought both heroines were great. The stories were interesting. Also, I thought that the concept was interesting. I really liked learning about clones and the facility known as Haven. I can't wait to see what happens next. I can't wait to read Ringer next. Overall, an enjoyable read.
The first half of the book follows a clone named Lyra or #24. I really liked her character as she is a book reader. However, as a clone, she is used for the purpose of being a surrogate. I really enjoyed her half of the story. However, there were moments of confusion. I felt bad for her character at some points. She escapes with a boy named #72. Then they meet Gemma and Jake.
The second half of the book follows a girl named Gemma who is trying to figure out her family's past. I really enjoyed her story. There was more explanation from her story than Lyra's story. I think reading the two stories separately made it easier to follow than alternating back and forth. For the story, I liked Gemma's more as it clarified some of the confusion I had.
The ending was good, but it could have been so much better. I thought both heroines were great. The stories were interesting. Also, I thought that the concept was interesting. I really liked learning about clones and the facility known as Haven. I can't wait to see what happens next. I can't wait to read Ringer next. Overall, an enjoyable read.