Review of Chloe The Clone

Amy K Collier · Post by **Kigen Valarie** » 06 Apr 2025, 00:19

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Chloe The Clone" by William E. Mason.]

5 out of 5 stars

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Sam had cardiomyopathy. He had to take things slow. Activities of daily living, including getting out of bed, put a strain on his heart. On this particular day, his mail lay on the counter, including one from Clonal Transplants, Inc. With Sam's condition, he needed a heart transplant to survive. He had therefore signed a contract with Clonal to have a clone grown for a transplant. The clones were usually brain dead and grown specifically for transplants. However, as Sam went through the letter, he realized that legislation had been passed that significantly reduced his chances of getting his clone and, consequently, his transplant.

Meanwhile, at the company, the CEO, Demetri Andropov, was in distress after the FBI raided his place and seized all the clones and the crèches. He had, however, saved one clone, which he intended to deliver to Sam. Sam had no choice and did not see the legal implications until he learned that the clone was sentient. This could only mean a few things. Andropov had broken the law growing a sentient, and realizing that the FBI was onto him, he had dumped the clone on Sam. With the clone so closely attached to Sam and calling him Grandpa, where was he supposed to get a heart for his transplant?

Growing clones is a controversial issue, especially if they are being grown just for organs. This issue has been raised in the book, especially among the people around Sam who had conditions that necessitated transplants. We get to see a substantial argument given by both sides. I found this engaging and a core part of the book that encouraged engagement and discussion of some ethical issues in this field.

Chloe the Clone is more than just a feel-good novel. It explores ethics, society, and love in situations that are most unexpected. The characters are very relatable. Sam is in a situation where each choice he makes has consequences. He was everyone's target at this point, and he was also going to die given the risks he was taking. All of William's characters have ambition. Besides Sam, I could relate to the struggles they faced even when they were negative, like those of Demetri Andropov or the questionable intentions of those that came into contact with Sam. All the characters satisfactorily sink in, sweeping the reader along from the manner in which they talk to how they go about their business.

The pace is quick but lets the reader be able to take in all the vital elements. Throughout, the author explores culture and interactions between individuals moving from the United States all the way to the South. It was inspiring yet emotional seeing Sam take up a role he had not prepared for, let alone learning that he had waited for a transplant only to learn that his fate was doomed.

I rate Chloe the Clone by William E. Mason 5 out of 5 stars. The editing is definitely commendable. William included a nice blend of emotion. I may not be a huge fan of the ending, but all the reader's questions are satisfactorily answered. As I approached the final chapters of the book, I found myself questioning why the author chose to steer the narrative in that particular direction. However, it wasn't until the very end that the true purpose behind that choice became clear to me. I do not have any drawbacks to mention in regard to my experience.

William goes into the future and addresses things we might eventually face and are scared of, yet some look forward to. I recommend Chloe The Clone to all who are interested in thrillers that address powerful themes. It is in the most unexpected situations that we find a reason to go on. This book is a good representation of the changes people undergo with the circumstances they face.

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Yasmine ZM · Post by **Yasmine ZM** » 14 Apr 2025, 02:14

I loved reading this insightful review; it made me want to read the book as well. I like that beyond the story of Sam and his clone, the author explores themes like ethics, society, and love in situations that are most unexpected. As mentioned in the review, the story is a representation of the changes people undergo with the circumstances they face. I think Chloe the Clone is a good conversation starter.

NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 05 May 2025, 07:10

The theme is very interesting for its ethical and moral ramifications, also in connection to politics, with the changes to laws that might regulate or might not allow cloning. That made me curious, so I started reading the novel, and I see that it's indeed easy to relate to Sam. Thank you for your great review!