Review of The Cure
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Review of The Cure
The year was 2010, and the HIV pandemic is on the rampage in Africa, threatening to decimate more than half of her population. A vaccine against the virus is more than a welcomed development at this critical moment, and it seems the tide will soon be reversed. However, this cure might also hold the potential to cure more than just the pandemic. For a group of six wealthy patricians, it has the answer to reclaiming their birthright, and they will stop at nothing to accomplish their goal. Stephen Kennedy, a geneticist, is recruited for this purpose, but he soon discovers the true meaning of 'the cure.' Will he be able to save millions of endangered lives on time while also fighting to save his life. The Cure by Ken Peters follows the puppet masters in their quest to regain control and the ensuing tale of greed, love, and consequences.
The Covid-19 pandemic has given a glimpse into the fragility of humans in the face of a deadly virus. The plot of this book is a stretch on one of the fears that arise in such situations. The Covid-19 vaccines are not yet widely accepted, and many conspiracy theories surround the pandemic and what it portends for the future. Perhaps we might never know what goes on behind the scenes, but what we do know is that nature does have a system of checks and balances. Life is a constant battle against man's intrinsic selfish instincts and the destructive forces of nature.
The Cure keys into the popular narrative that life, as we know it, is controlled by a few. Its plot is dotted with commentaries on the political and economic nature of the African states, including the corruption ravaging the continent. The historical relationship and current migration threat between the colonists and the colonized are also touched. The events therein are thought-provoking. It opens the discussion on the true nature of things and the dark side of life.
The plethora of errors in this book seems to suggest that it wasn't edited at all. I found more than fifty errors. This book, therefore, needs thorough editing if readers are to be guaranteed an enjoyable read. I also find the narrative style a little too idealistic; it borders on ideas rather than character development. Finally, it tells rather than shows how events unfold. This is, however, a personal preference and does not remove from the fact that the information within is original (although events tend to border on tropes).
I will recommend this book to readers interested in conspiracy theories and the intricacies (political and economic) of the West and her colonies. I rate this book 2 out of 4 stars. Apart from the numerous errors therein, the narrative style and plot development leave much to be desired. I will, however, applaud its informative take on the workings of world politics.
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