{"product_id":"the-pandora-paradox-jane-grey-9798990561946","title":"The Pandora Paradox","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn ancient Greek mythology, Pandora is the first mortal woman; a rough equivalent of the Christian \u003cem\u003eEve. \u003c\/em\u003eLike Eve, she loosed upon the world all manner of evil. The first part of the novel's title, \u003cem\u003ePandora, \u003c\/em\u003e derives from this premise. The second part, \u003cem\u003eParadox, \u003c\/em\u003eimplies incongruity: what was unleashed \u003cem\u003emay\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003enot be evil\u003c\/em\u003e, at least \u003cem\u003enot entirely \u003c\/em\u003eevil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Pandora Paradox \u003c\/em\u003eis a story about the manipulation of human sexual behavior. An experimental drug to treat female frigidity is the subject of a trial study. It quickly becomes evident that this new drug is little more than an aphrodisiac. \u003cem\u003eA powerful aphrodisiac. \u003c\/em\u003eWe see what happens when the boundaries are removed. The benefits - \u003cem\u003eand consequences - \u003c\/em\u003eof unrestrained carnal desire coupled with extraordinary sexual pleasure. To be sure, this is a serious literary work, \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e some story filled with gratuitous sex. The explicit descriptions of the sexual encounters are essential to convey the profound effects of the drug on the characters' lives and the potential existential impact on society as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first half of the narrative sets up the murder mystery that dominates the latter half. The reader will find some of the characters a bit quirky, others quite staid; \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e of them interesting. By design, the story is both entertaining and provocative. If you are not offended by sexually explicit language (which will be frequently encountered throughout this novel) you can look forward to a truly unique and satisfying reading experience\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jane Grey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798990561946\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Battle Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/05\/2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 226\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d","brand":"Jane Grey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48996909613311,"sku":"9798990561946","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-pandora-paradox-jane-grey-9798990561946","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}