- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Corgi; New edition edition (5 Aug 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0552146374
- ISBN-13: 978-0552146371
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.2 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 544,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Evidently, Danielle Steel has been kidnapped by a mad scientist who clamped her into some gizmo that fused her brain with that of Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. While Steel's umpteenth novel, The Klone and I: A High-Tech Love Story, boasts her typical trappings--a divorced heroine, a cruel man, a sexy man with big money and lots of shopping with brand-name tags conspicuously attached--the book is also the wackiest piece of self-indulgent sci-fi since Douglas Adams's Starship Titanic.
The Klone and I starts out normally enough: after a 13-year marriage, Stephanie, 41, gets dumped for a busty young bimbo. "She was gorgeous. And I felt nauseous," Stephanie reflects-- though she admits that things hadn't been going well, what with hubby living off her trust fund and their having sex every six months or so. Realistically, their farewell hug goes like this: "My nose ran on his tie, while ever so cautiously he held me, kind of like a bank robber with sticks of dynamite taped all over his body." Then, one day, on an impulsive trip to the Left Bank of Paris, Steph steps into one of those cool old French elevators with Peter, a hunk in a button-down Oxford shirt and tasteful khakis. Romance! Ritzy places! In fact, he takes her to the Ritz! Alas, Peter must Louvre her and leave her for a business trip out West. So Peter sends Paul to keep her company. Paul is a dead ringer for Peter, because he's a kind of clone created by Peter and his clever biotech company. He's called a "klone" to distinguish him from a conventional clone, which is a mere replica of its original--this "klone" may be a physical copy of Peter, but inside he's had a major id upgrade. As always with Steel, the clue is in the character's clothes: from his high- heeled alligator boots to his zipped zebra jumpsuit, the decidedly non-buttoned-down Paul dresses like a psychedelic kaleidoscope. But when Paul drops that leopard-satin G-string, watch out! It's quadruple flips in flagrante delicto, with our heroine (and, the next morning, her chiropractor) coming out on top. Though Paul deplorably guzzles Chateau d'Yquem by the case and crashes Peter's Jaguar into snow banks, he's actually even more brilliantly empathic with Stephanie's kids than stuffy Peter is. What's a mother to do? Is Steph robbing Peter to play with Paul? How will the ménage à trois affect marriage plans? Does Steel know that her comic tone (though not her subject) actually slightly echoes that of Betty MacDonald's classic comedy memoir The Egg and I, whose title she alludes to? Is the author a convert from fiction to sci-fi, like Doris Lessing? Will the real Ms Steel ever reappear, or has her mind been psychedelicised? --Tim Appelo
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A wickedly funny look at finding the perfect mate in an imperfect world.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I think this is Danielle Steel trying her hand at sci-fi - and what a disaster. This book is nothing like any of her other books in that all the others, if you have an optimistic outlook, could be believable but this one is complete fantasy. I know robot technology has come on in the last few years but for the klone to be a robot that Stephanie, the leading lady, is happily sleeping with is ridiculous. It's put me off Steels books when I would normally turn to her if I fancied a good old Cinderella story.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you are looking for something different, yet, with the usual romatic overtones this will probably interest you, unfortunately it didn`t quite have what I normally enjoy about Danielles books. I think she lost it here for a while - possibily having trouble with Nick, or around the time of his death - I don`t know - but if it was an experiemental piece of writing thankfully she doesnt`t have appeared to have repeated it. Perhaps it is the subject matter - A Klone - that put me off, as she falls in love with him. I have to admit I had to read it to it`s conclusion to satisfy my curiosity but my advice would be don`t start it in the first place!!!!
Format:Paperback
I have read most of Danielle Steels books and found this one amongst her best.Funny and entertaining.
It makes a nice change to read something light and comical.Made me laugh out loud.
Well worth a read,if you're looking for something different!
It makes a nice change to read something light and comical.Made me laugh out loud.
Well worth a read,if you're looking for something different!
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Fantastic Read
I love Danielle Steels work; she's a great author and her books are easy to read, which makes a huge change after reading a University course book on Egyptology. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2006 by Mrs. A. M. Chadwick
disappointing and if thats humour i have none
Well this was her at her worse, don't know what happened. Normally big Dannielle Steel fan but this was strange. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2000
Definately not one of her best!
I found this book quite boring, repetitive and predictable. I do hope that Steel does not carry on with this kind of writing and quickly reverts to her old style.
Published on 19 July 2000
Interesting !
I have never read a Danielle Steel book before. Husband bought this whilst I was in hospital having my baby. Read more
Published on 11 April 2000
The Best book I've read in ages.
This book is probably one of the best I've ever read. Not too long, good storyline, nice ending. Not typically Steel, but still an excellent read !!!
Published on 16 Jan 2000
Extremely funny!
Nothing at all like any other Danielle Steele novel I've ever read, The Klone and I was hilarious. Whilst relaxing on the beach in Turkey I received very strange looks as I... Read more
Published on 22 Nov 1999
The worst Danielle Steel book
What has happened to Danielle Steel? This book is definitely not up to her usual standard, Do not buy it. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 1999 by ina@penneyston.freeserve.co.uk
quite simply the worst fiction book I have ever read
I usually read Danielle Steele books when I go on holiday - they are gripping and easy to read. I thought this one was truly dreadful, with a story line more fit for science... Read more
Published on 9 Oct 1999
Ala Atar - Easy read on the train
The idea is quite immagniative and interesting, if you need something easy to read on the train then it is the book, but it was difficult for me to talk about an exact copy of a... Read more
Published on 5 Sep 1999
Not my cup of tea
This is an unusual twist in writing style from Danielle Steele which left me disappointed and the content was too sci fi for my conventional taste.
Published on 22 Jun 1999
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