The best books are always the ones based on
characters, where their motives are at the heart of the action and, if
well-written, they also become those of the reader, regardless of genre.
"The Venom of Vipers" falls into this genre of books. It is a sci-fi
thriller set in a near future in which humanity is threatened by an incurable
and very aggressive disease, which will eventually take it to extinction. And
so scientists have thought of creating a new variety of man (sapher), resistant
to this virus, to which leaving human heritage. The problem is that not
everyone agrees with this choice. There are those who want to eliminate these
"monsters" and others who would free them and allow them to live a
normal life.
In this context move a scientist, Katie, and
one of these saphers, Ryder. Grown up together, but separated by their very
nature, they are to make an amazing discovery, which could save mankind.
Meanwhile various forces move in an attempt to stop them.
The rhythm is that of a thriller, especially
towards the end, but there is the feminine touch in the development of the
characters and in particular their emotional aspect, that May explores in the
best way, forcing the reader to identify with them. Personally I loved the
character of Ryder, with his impulsive nature. It was intriguing to see how the
author has managed to make the idea of this character forced to live as a
recluse in a science centre, in a situation far from any today's reality and
for this reason able to raise even more my curiosity.
I also liked the way she invented a near
future, which could be quite possible, without exceeding the imaginative part.
A really good book that may appeal not only to
lovers of techno/sci-fi thriller, but in general the reader who loves
character-centric stories, so pretty much everyone.
The Venom of Vipers
on Amazon.com.
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