Leony Guimaraes Guimaraes itibaren 712 95 Alvestorp, Svezia itibaren 712 95 Alvestorp, Svezia

This book's situation is eerily forsee-able, which made it pretty interesting. A lot of what has happened to the world/humanity in this novel we have already started to see some of or are on the verge of (genetic modification, lack of oil, global warming, technology we can't control, germ warfare...). It was interesting to see these things taken to their extremes. I really enjoyed the idea of the "Crakers" - especially when they began to know and do more human things (art, religious worship) that were supposed to be programmed out. Their existence also lended a human quality to Crake and made it clear that his motives were very complex. I loved the parts about language and Snowman's recitation of the old words that would be lost if he didn't remember them. Snowman's loneliness is immense and he is amazingly 'good' - to the Crakers, to himself, to the people in his past. My main complaint is that most of the characters were shells for the story. Only Snowman is real (he struggles with selfishness, with anger, etc...) but I wanted something more from Crake and, especially, Oryx. Themes: dystopia, genetic modification, overpopulation, environmentalism, violence, sex, technology, "perfection", destruction, language

Pingo is Chad’s best friend and closest companion for many year. Pingo is a friendly little combination of a dwarfish, goblin that is covered in fur and wears pock-a-doted boxers. Pingo is always there and loves being Chad’s imaginary friend. They are always involved in a fantastic adventure. As time passes Chad grows and starts getting teases for having an imaginary friend. He starts to ignore Pingo, and turns him away. It becomes very difficult for Pingo as his friend grows and eventually no longer needs his friend. This is when Pingo finds himself getting into a little bit of trouble. He creates mischief and makes it look like it is Chad that is causing the trouble. Eventually, the friendship takes a turn and Pingo is once again a needed friend.