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I liked this book, I really did—it was a fun read. I highly recommend it.
I had no problem with suspension of disbelief, as far as the creatures were concerned—the monsters were very unique—and I liked the characters.
But I have to say, it did remind me of the old 1950s Lone Ranger TV show—where 100s of bullets and arrows were fired—and they never ran out of ammo. They must have had a golf caddy following them around full of arrows and bullets to keep them supplied.
Plus, even Legolas—of LOTR fame—couldn't simultaneously shoot three clay pigeons (skeet) out the air with a bow and arrow on one throw. One clay pigeon, I could have believed, but three? Please. A long-bow is not an automatic weapon.
But read it—it’s a fun read—I recommend it. Really.


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Natural Selection A Novel Dave Freedman 9781401302092 Books Reviews

It's easy for me to say that I love water creature fiction, because I do. I got hooked on Steve Alten's MEG series, and loved his book THE LOCH more than anything. But, recently, I got disappointed because I couldn't find any more creature fiction.

I found a new novel in NATURAL SELECTION.

The novel begins simply enough, with a page or so about how we `don't know everything,' which is true. We DON'T really know anything about the ocean (as the novel will soon tell us.) We know more about the moon than we do about the ocean. Followed by that, we're introduced to a few characters that, surprisingly, we see only once. This sets up the novel, but it's odd to see characters used for only brief amounts of time.

Followed by the opening--in which we learn that there's something strange in the ocean--we're introduced to our cast. This consists of biologists and ichthyologists Jason, Craig, Lisa, Monique, Darryl, and the photographer Phil (who's basically there to document the research and keep the tech and communications updated.) Jason--our main character--is suffering from depression in the aftermath of his failed Manta World project. For some reason, they could never keep the mantas alive, which is a personal disappointment to Jason. Because of this, he hardly trusts anyone.

While on a routine mission to monitor plankton levels, they get a call that a bunch of seagulls disappeared. Craig--one of the members--comes to the conclusion that a virus is coming up from the ocean, which is even further backed up because of the decreased plankton levels. But, because of this, something else is also rising, something dangerous.

When a mechanic goes missing out on sea, the group is set to find him. But when they find nothing more than a few teeth, things start to get strange. And when Lisa takes the teeth to an expert, he says that they're from a `new species,' a `dangerous hunter.'

From here, the group is thrust into a journey of action, suspense, and intrigue.

When you start reading NATURAL SELECTION, you'll notice a few things. One is that you might confuse a few characters (I myself got Craig and Jason confused for a good while, since Craig was commonly referred to as `Summers'--his last name. I thought Jason's last name was Summers, so it got confusing for the first little while.) Second, some of the editing is off, which makes the reading flow interrupted at times. And three, the pacing is off in several parts. One chapter we've got it going day by day, then the next chapter we jump months ahead. It unexpectedly jars the reader out of the flow.

Regardless of the faults, NATURAL SELECTION is a well-written thriller. It's the kind of book that MAKES you want to keep reading, regardless of what else you may or could be doing. I loved the way the book flowed (despite the pacing sometimes being off, but that soon corrects itself later in the novel,) the way the characters coexisted with each other, the twists and turns Freedman put in. The book is one that will make you want to keep reading.

The ending is well-written, but for some reason, I didn't find it as impacting as I believe it should've been. I won't reveal the ending or what happens around it, but it seems as though the reader should be left feeling more of something.

You'll definitely want to pick up a copy of NATURAL SELECTION. You won't be disappointed once you start reading.
This is a better than average first novel. The writing shows promise although the story is a bit formulaic. Definitely an interesting predator, the author did his research. The characters are interesting and should have been developed a bit more. And, I would have enjoyed a few more gritty, blood and guts action scenes. Plus, I think a few F-bombs and other swear words would have made the ex-Army characters more believable.
I really liked this novel, until two glaring mistakes almost ruined it for me, I mean, I know that California is different from other places, but, here in Washington State, the squirrels aren't nocturnal and if your shoulder is damaged/missing/destroyed, (couldn't tell by the descriptions') your not going to be using your weapon of choice afterwards.
I read this book about half a year ago, but was asked rate it here as well as on Goodreads.

What still stands out most in my memory was the timeline. I liked the steady progression of the evolution / discovery that didn't happen overnight. It made the book different from the other monster books and built up a very satisfying suspense.

Most of the characters were believable although a bit predictable including the love story. And I was able to see the betrayal a mile away due to the characterisation. However, most importantly, none of that annoyed me enough to distract from the monsters and story.

The monsters scenes were great - even if the blood and gore were at a minimum. They were believable from my point of view. I still cringe remembering the killer whale scene.

Since I'm not a scientist I can't say anything of the actual quality, but the execution was perfect as it blended well into the story.

This is a story I could reread.
I give this book 5 stars because it is a marvelous blend of science and natural disaster. I read it first in paperback when it first appeared some years ago. With this kindle addition I revisited the tale and was rewarded anew with very well executed highly descriptive writing that made fairly complex science understandable. The hard science just adds to the suspense and overall effect of the novel. Highly readable, its a great novel for Spring Break or any vacation. Enjoy.
I liked this book, I really did—it was a fun read. I highly recommend it.
I had no problem with suspension of disbelief, as far as the creatures were concerned—the monsters were very unique—and I liked the characters.
But I have to say, it did remind me of the old 1950s Lone Ranger TV show—where 100s of bullets and arrows were fired—and they never ran out of ammo. They must have had a golf caddy following them around full of arrows and bullets to keep them supplied.
Plus, even Legolas—of LOTR fame—couldn't simultaneously shoot three clay pigeons (skeet) out the air with a bow and arrow on one throw. One clay pigeon, I could have believed, but three? Please. A long-bow is not an automatic weapon.
But read it—it’s a fun read—I recommend it. Really.