![]() Far less successful, the one-dimensional Abby blends in with standard-issue young heroine types. ![]() His complete innocence, perfect sincerity and humorous misunderstandings of the modern world easily endear him to readers. In Martyr, Williamson creates a standout character. Abby, as a committed Christian, tries to save, both religiously and literally, her new friend. When the scientists refuse his last wish, Martyr escapes, eventually teaming up with Abby, the daughter of one of the scientists, to fight the evil Dr. The aptly named Martyr would like to see the sky before he dies. ![]() The boys face death at age 18, believing that they will be fulfilling their “purpose” of saving mankind. ![]() An imaginative science-fiction premise and a well-drawn, affecting character struggle to overcome heavy-handed religious proselytizing in this uneven suspense tale.Ī mad, unethical scientist, assisted by sane, unethical scientists, runs a secret underground facility that experiments on boys who are clones of the mad scientist. ![]()
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