"Twilight" saga author releases the second book following her entry into the adult genre in 2010. "The Chemist" is the eleventh volume written under her name as well as her first careful wading steps into the unfamiliar waters of espionage and thriller.
There are rumors that Stephenie Meyer's first espionage and thriller novel might acquire the same cult following like her other previous works. Printed by Little Brown & Company, "The Chemist" has already earned the 13th rank in the recent hierarchy of best-selling books by USA Today.
But there is more to "The Chemist" than its positive prognosis earned via fast-paced popularity. According to the same online news publication, Stephenie Meyer derived her recent work from the film "Bourne Legacy."
Meyer allegedly borrowed elements from Robert Ludlum's 2011 movie sequel after watching the film for the ninth time. Anyone who missed the author's revelation would have easily missed the startling similarity between the protagonists of "Bourne Legacy" and "The Chemist." For one thing, they both have the same first name.
"The Chemist" tells the story of a female scientist-turned-fugitive named Alex. She withdrew from the project operated by a dubious government agency and successfully kept her new identity off the radar until she was lured by a colleague with a shady background. In essence, Alex becomes the one promising (albeit reluctant) heroine in a world about to be struck by a cataclysmic phenomenon.
While some may cut Stephenie Meyer some slack, there are others who are very skeptic about her potential for elevating the espionage and thriller genre. In a report featured by National Post, Meyer's wordy and protracted writing style generally contradicts the new genre's terse and minimalist technique.
While Alex of "The Chemist" plays hide and seek with the government, Alex of "Bourne" series may soon return in cinema together with the eponymous hero Jason. In an article published by Jobs & Hire, the possibility of putting Matt Damon and Jeremy Renner together on screen is very compelling.
