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Brainchild

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I am surprised that no one has reviewed this novel - I am hoping it doesn't mean that it's just not widely read or enjoyed. I've owned this for years and have read it twice now, it's an addictive, intelligent book I'd recommend to all.

The plot may seem far fetched and rather silly from the back cover blurb, but truthfully it's anything but. Action starts at the beginning, I was kept reading to the end, shivering when the last page was turned. The beginning held foreshadowing on what was to come, the middle never sagged or left me down, and the ending was powerful, sad, haunting.

There were great moral type lessons in the story, as well as warnings, and explorations of what man should not mess with, when we got too far, and the price of advancement.

In some of Neidermans books, I couldnt get into the characters much, such as in Perfect Little Angels. Here, though, he does a commendable job. Lois and her family were convincing enough to work.

Even though Brain Child isn't one full of suspense and nail-biting tension, the pace didn't suffer. Enough was kept happening to make me glued to the pages, it just wasn't full of flash and dazzle. Even so, it was entertaining because it was so fascinating. I don't always need gripping anguish, violence, and morbid imagery to enjoy my horror.

Neiderman's writing style was easy to understand and straight forward. Overall, this is most likely my favorite novel by the author to date. It saddens me more haven't read, enjoyed, and reviewed this. I literally read it in two sittings, having to take a break only because it was time for dinner...dinner with the family -- brings new meaning once this book is read!