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Book Review of The Eyes of Heisenberg

The Eyes of Heisenberg
The Eyes of Heisenberg
Author: Frank Herbert
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Can one live in a world where genetic manipulation rules? In this novel, the author explores what such a world might be like. Only approves couples can have children who are nourished in a vat and doctors enhance or eliminate genes identified as part of the lives of the those children. Some beings are immortal and rule by whim but their existence is dull, boring and same, year after year. But what about nature? Can nature or opposing beliefs change this society? Interesting concepts. Interesting read.