George Paxinos

Wow. This was captivating, and raised not only an interesting hypothetical question, but some serious philosophical ones. The story pulls you in quickly, with a chance discovery, and before you know it, you're chapters deep and hours have passed. It's obvious Paxinos knows what he's talking about, as the level of detail for the scientific side of things is high (but still understandable to a lay person). This definitely has a literary tilt to the narration style, but it works well, and keeps show more things flowing smoothly. I think what got to me the most is this isn't some never-going-to-happen or far-off possible future, but a series of events that could easily be all too real. We're already facing a climate change crisis, and people don't always act in what you might consider the most ethical ways. The idea of this story playing out in real life is enough to send chills racing down your spine. I'm honestly blown away by the novel as a whole, and I cannot recommend this enough for anyone who enjoys literary fiction or modern sci-fi. show less

Rats - anatomy; Brain - anatomy; Stereotaxic techniques