The Atlantis Gene

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Before You Read Beta

Summary

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Prologue and Part 1, Chapters 1-9

Part 1, Chapters 10-18

Part 1, Chapters 19-30

Part 1, Chapters 31-39 and Part 2, Chapters 40-44

Part 2, Chapters 45-58

Part 2, Chapters 59-72

Part 2, Chapters 73-88

Part 2, Chapters 89-94 and Part 3, Chapters 95-105

Part 3, Chapters 106-119

Part 3, Chapters 120-144 and Epilogue

Character Analysis

Themes

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Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

The Atlantis Gene hints at serious ethical questions around Warner’s research. What are some of those questions? Does the novel imply that, in Warner’s case, her ends justify her means? Why or why not?

Clocktower is described as a “state-less” counterterrorism agency. What does he mean by this? Under what conditions might such an organization exist and thrive?

Autism is a frequently misunderstood condition. What are some examples in the novel of that misunderstanding? How are these misunderstandings shown to be harmful? How might the novel itself mischaracterize or misunderstand autism?