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Mendel's Dwarf | Simon Mawer

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Like his great-great-great-uncle, geneticist Gregor Mendel, Dr. Benedict Lambert struggles to unlock the secrets of heredity and genetic determinism. However, Benedict's mission is particularly urgent and particularly personal, for he was born with achondroplasia--he's a dwarf. He's also a man desperate for love and acceptance, and when he finds both in Jean, a shy librarian, he stumbles upon an opportunity to correct the injustice of his own, at least to him, unlucky genes. Entertaining and tender, this witty and surprisingly erotic novel reveals the beauty and drama of scientific inquiry as it informs us of the simple passions against which even the most brilliant mind is rendered powerless.

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Mendel's Dwarf | Simon Mawer

This is turning out to be quite a painful novel, but a fascinating read, nevertheless.

SqueakyChu Wow! This book blew me away. Very highly recommended! 5y

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SqueakyChu

Mendel's Dwarf | Simon Mawer

Here I go again! I‘ve just started reading a book I know nothing about. I find random reads really fun. How about you?

SqueakyChu I like this book, but it‘s starting out so sad. ☹️ 5y

SqueakyChu It‘s becoming very interesting! 5y

SqueakyChu So this novel is the story of a dwarf who just happens to be the great great great nephew of Gregor Mendel. The story is interesting in that it follows the lives of both characters, but I find the description of what the dwarf endures simply by being different very painful to read, indeed. (edited) 5y

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