Double Helix [NZ]

  6 Reviews

Make no mistake about it, life is a messy business and Jake and Emily, childhood friends and neighbours, have plenty of mess to contend with.

Rekindling their relationship when they are medical students, they set forth into adult life with Jake's genetic heritage hanging over their heads, thrown into stark relief by his mother's death from Huntington's disease.

To know or not to know, that is the question ... and through career advancement, marriage and parenthood, Jake and Emily will have to wrestle with the choices they must make.

With Dunedin starring in a cameo role, this is a compelling medical drama, a rollercoaster ride through the world of genetic inheritance, as well as the life and death dilemmas we all may face.

This title is also offered as part of the Narrative Muse Book Club. View this title on the Narrative Muse website

Reviews

ASHB 016

18-07-2024

We all enjoyed this book - knew there would be a twist but it was different to what we expected. Good discussion about the disease and the theme of the book in general - liked the NZ & Australian aspect. Good story.

CROMW 005

18-07-2024

Enjoyable.

ASHB 005

25-06-2024

The book was enjoyed by all members, once you got into the book. Slow to begin at the start of the book.

MARTIN 001

12-04-2024

Most members didn't like this book. A few did. Most thought that it was popularist with not much literary merit. Others enjoyed it as an easy read that kept their attention. Characters were two dimensional and not developed. It tried to cover too many issues. However it was informative about Huntington's Disease.

WAITAT 004

15-11-2023

Mixed reactions in our group - while we felt some important themes were tackled, it all felt a bit superficial. Useful knowledge re medical issues.

CHCH 125

12-09-2023

Reminded one of the struggle of medical school training. Enjoyable read despite the difficult subject matter.