DNA matching is quite the rage. Kids want their parents to do it to see what disorders might be passed to them. (Besides the normal how my parents screwed me up societal issues.) Coben’s main character is mysterious. A feral child with no record of family, Wilde inputs his DNA to a commercial site in hopes of tracking down some family. This is how the plot train leaves the station.
Coben reflects a dismay and distain for reality TV. Despite the fact that some very nice folks I know actually watch that drivel, I heartily concur with Coben. There is NO reality in reality TV just horrible scripting. (personal bias perhaps) A reality star reaches out to Wilde and then disappears. Wilde is determined to discover family connections and is not afraid of diving into some deep waters.
In addition to the DNA theme is that of Internet Trolls, bot farms and Karma. A cyber-vigilante group comes into play when PB the reality star is cybernetically raped. The ugly reality (actual reality) of fake news and Internet Trolling is shown.
Coben addresses may social issues in a highly readable format.
I recommend the book.
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