REVIEWS FOR OFF TARGET
It’s been a busy start to the month with amazing features and reviews for Off Target, as well as the launch of the audiobook.
Off Target was a February pick in the The Times as well as being featured in Prima magazine’s February choices!
“Off-Target is about the seductions of gene therapy and the steps by which entirely reasonable people can steer into ethically dangerous territory.
It’s an astute, well-researched and convincing novel of ideas.”
“If you could create a ‘perfect’ baby through genetic engineering, would you? A disturbing and interesting thriller, perfect for book-club discussions.”
“This is an effective thriller that will keep you hooked to the very end. But more than that, it’s a nuanced, believable examination of how human genetic engineering might play out...”
“Another chillingly realistic speculative fiction from an author who likes to tackle big ‘what ifs’. The science and consequent questioning of moral and religious beliefs is truly fascinating and mirrors real world debate. Sharp, intelligent, frightening and original.”
“Off Target provides an empathetic perspective on the tightrope between miracle babies and designer babies. Eve Smith has constructed an eerily prophetic near-future viewed through a compassionately anchoring lens... As tempting and tantalising a read as the vision of the future it presents.”
“When a writer’s work is compared to Michael Crichton’s, there’s reason to sit up and pay attention whenever a new title from said author drops. Her second release will only consolidate her reputation further... A cautionary tale that’s full of thrills, it will leave you considering our current science and the possibilities we may face.”
The blog tour for Off Target received some fantastic support, and you can read some of the reviews by bloggers below, and see how the book is resonating with readers, or head over to Goodreads to read a few more! ( and leave your own review!)
And if you haven’t already scooped up an audio or kindle copy, you can order a paperback here.
"Listen. I loved this. You can read my review, if you want, but I just tell you to read it. So, save you some time. Read it. Now.
It’s an immersive and unforgettable read. I went to bed thinking about it and woke up thinking about it... The whole plot – mind-blowing. Smith has cemented why I love this genre so much."
"Wow! This book had me hooked from the very first page and did not let me go until I had finished it"... eye-opening, thought-provoking and disturbingly fascinating."
Claire also made it her book of the month!
"This is a story I want to talk about and I think it would make for an ideal book club choice... I really get absorbed into the worlds Eve describes ... although the proximity to modern life is uncomfortable! Without hesitation five stars from me!"
Yvonne's review delves into the ethical dilemmas of genetic engineering & what she calls 'the butterfly effect' of changes.
"Brilliant story, addictive, insightful, balanced & just so damned good to read I would absolutely recommend it."
"a moving, engrossing read that will leave you with questions & eager to enter a debate... has cemented its place on my loved list for 2022"
“... it’s an incredibly thought-provoking story. The technology side of it alone, genetic engineering is such a fascinating but polemic topic and I love what Off-Target did with it. However, it’s the realistic characters that breathe life into the story and urge you to read on.”
"I loved everything about this book. I found the idea alluring ... but also frightening and unethical. This story will really make you think and it will stay with you for a good while."
"while the technology might start out with good intentions ... this could all too easily stray into the realm of eugenics as the desire for a “perfect” child causes parents to make ever more dramatic edits... A fantastic book group read"
In addition, the audiobook for Off Target launched on the first of Feb, and has been steaming up the audible charts which is fantastic to see!
The narration by Candida Gubbins and Julia Barrie really is excellent, so do check it out!
You can have a listen to a snippet and order it here.