I am a clone.

Author: Charlotte Knapp
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Not a variant of science fiction, not a sensational fabrication, but a brand-new novel style born alongside digital survival. The story in the novel might just unfold in the lives we are about to face. Although published as young adult literature, it is suitable for readers of all ages. It poses a serious question to society: How should scientific achievements be applied? What should technological progress bring to humanity? What does cloning humans mean for personal or social ethics? In short, it is a book that invites reflection. The book won the German Young Adult Literature Award in 2000.
A highly talented female composer, Elise, falls ill with a terminal disease. To ensure her genius continues in the world, she decides to clone herself as her daughter. Her wish is finally realized when scientists extract her cells to clone a daughter, Siliy, who is just as beautiful and talented as she. Siliy's life is predetermined, with the sole mission of immortalizing her mother's genius. However, she also falls in love with the man her mother loves. A great conflict and psychological difference arise between her and her mother. Subsequently, tragedies occur one after another.