The Duplicate
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| The Duplicate | |
| Author | William Sleator |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Puffin |
| Publication date | 1988 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & paperback) |
| Pages | 160 pages (Puffin paperback) |
The Duplicate, published in 1988, is a science fiction novel for young adults written by William Sleator.
[edit] Plot Summary
The main character, David, finds a device that can duplicate any living organism. After testing the device on his pet goldfish, David makes a clone of himself so that he could go on a date with his crush, Angela, while his clone attends his grandmother's birthday. His plan backfires because the Duplicate believes himself to be the original, and refuses to take orders.
David's real problems begin when the Duplicate uses the device to create clones of himself. The new duplicates are less-than-perfect reproductions, being a copy of a copy, and have goals and desires that differ from the original David. Eventually, they turn on Angela and the original David, and he has to find a way to stop them. Later, he stumbles upon something that will change his life.
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