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alyxferreira's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
goth_mommi's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
I read this as a teenager and found the audiobook and got curious about how I would feel about it now. I am confused on why Dain was included in the story.
mariasreadingnook's review against another edition
4.0
Okay this book was for school but it was wonderful! i dint expect much of a book we read in school but this has a lesson of its own. I really recommend it.
mmotleyu's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the ideas in this book, but it seemed to drag on a bit for me. Many of the same issues were addressed in the book Origin which I had finished about a month earlier, and the pacing of that book was much quicker (which probably didn't help in comparison). I am not anxious to read the rest of the series, and I am a series' reader-- normally love them!
izzyfizzy20's review against another edition
5.0
One of the few book that caused me to cry. I fell in love with this book.
halcyone's review against another edition
3.0
A couple of months ago (or maybe less, I don't really remember), I received a copy of The Fox Inheritance by mail. I had no idea where or why I received it (and I'm still wondering!), because I couldn't recall entering a giveaway for it, much less being told that I'd won. Regardless, it intrigued me, so as soon as I realized it was a sequel to this novel, I requested The Adoration of Jenna Fox at my local library.
This is a book that makes you think. It deals with a lot of very intriguing issues, and touches primarily on the idea of what makes us human. This, of course, ties in with the central conflict of the novel: the ethical implications involved in extensive use of incredible scientific advances in the field of biotechnology.
I don't know how to talk about this book without mentioning any spoilers. I'm sure you can make some educated guesses as to what it's all about, why the question "Who [or what, rather] is Jenna Fox?" is so important. But beyond that, the story at the heart of this novel is much more emotional and heartbreaking. It is about the lengths a parent will go to in order to save their child. It's very much a family drama, although we view it through the disconnected, deeply introspective POV that is Jenna Fox post-accident.
It was this detached narrative that failed to reel me in and leave a deep impression. I understood the message that Pearson was driving at, the message practically hammered into the reader throughout the entire novel, but then the entire effect is ruined by the epilogue. Suddenly, we're being treated with some sugary-sweet ending that is totally out of sync with the rest of the novel.
By that point, I realized that not a lot had made an impact. Sure, this was a compelling read, but as a whole? There's just something missing.
This is a book that makes you think. It deals with a lot of very intriguing issues, and touches primarily on the idea of what makes us human. This, of course, ties in with the central conflict of the novel: the ethical implications involved in extensive use of incredible scientific advances in the field of biotechnology.
I don't know how to talk about this book without mentioning any spoilers. I'm sure you can make some educated guesses as to what it's all about, why the question "Who [or what, rather] is Jenna Fox?" is so important. But beyond that, the story at the heart of this novel is much more emotional and heartbreaking. It is about the lengths a parent will go to in order to save their child. It's very much a family drama, although we view it through the disconnected, deeply introspective POV that is Jenna Fox post-accident.
It was this detached narrative that failed to reel me in and leave a deep impression. I understood the message that Pearson was driving at, the message practically hammered into the reader throughout the entire novel, but then the entire effect is ruined by the epilogue. Suddenly, we're being treated with some sugary-sweet ending that is totally out of sync with the rest of the novel.
By that point, I realized that not a lot had made an impact. Sure, this was a compelling read, but as a whole? There's just something missing.
becaboo24's review against another edition
3.0
Yes, Who is Jenna Fox, you ask? That's a great question. Jenna doesn't even know herself. As I read this plot, I was struck with the same questions and feelings as Jenna-as if I were Jenna. 'Twas a good enough read to rate as a 3 star..
[Earlier review added]
Jeesh.. I was questioning everything about everything throughout this book. Although it's ending was quite predictable, I thought the storyline was Ok. The Adoration of Jenna Fox was a boring read overall but not a waste of my time.
[Earlier review added]
Jeesh.. I was questioning everything about everything throughout this book. Although it's ending was quite predictable, I thought the storyline was Ok. The Adoration of Jenna Fox was a boring read overall but not a waste of my time.
onceuponthesewords's review against another edition
2.0
2.5/5
I read this book as a kid but didn’t remember anything about it, so I wanted to revisit it as an adult. And as I was reading it, I was definitely intrigued by the summary, but I feel like the follow-through wasn’t really there.
The writing appeared poetic at times and really basic at other times, but all in all, I thought it was decent enough to follow along with. It just took me so long to finish it because it didn’t really do anything to hold my interest. The book was short, but it just felt… so long. I found myself actually skimming it towards the latter half of the book because I couldn’t bring myself to DNF it. The book tackled good issues, but it was just so repetitive. Overall, it was an okay read.
I read this book as a kid but didn’t remember anything about it, so I wanted to revisit it as an adult. And as I was reading it, I was definitely intrigued by the summary, but I feel like the follow-through wasn’t really there.
The writing appeared poetic at times and really basic at other times, but all in all, I thought it was decent enough to follow along with. It just took me so long to finish it because it didn’t really do anything to hold my interest. The book was short, but it just felt… so long. I found myself actually skimming it towards the latter half of the book because I couldn’t bring myself to DNF it. The book tackled good issues, but it was just so repetitive. Overall, it was an okay read.
books4susie's review against another edition
5.0
“She wasn’t suppose to survive the accident. But she did.”
Eighteen months have passed while Jenna Fox laid in a coma. She has gone from sixteen to seventeen and cannot remember her past. Her father still resides in Boston but Jenna, her mother and grandmother now live in California. She is steadily improving each day but knows that something is off. Her grandmother, Lilly, is distant and her mother constantly hovers, unwilling to let Jenna even leave the house. Only doing what she is told, Jenna begins watching old video discs of her life, starting with ones from before she was even born. The strongest memories she has are ones she shouldn’t be able to recall. Jenna is further surprised to spurt off facts like an encyclopedia. As each day passes, Jenna begins to question her very existence.
What happen to cause Jenna to be in a coma for the past eighteen months? Where are her memories? And who exactly is Jenna Fox?
Join Jenna on her journey of self-discovery as the mystery is unraveled. Book two in the Jenna Fox Chronicles is entitled The Fox Inheritance. Book three will be published on March 19, 2013.
Eighteen months have passed while Jenna Fox laid in a coma. She has gone from sixteen to seventeen and cannot remember her past. Her father still resides in Boston but Jenna, her mother and grandmother now live in California. She is steadily improving each day but knows that something is off. Her grandmother, Lilly, is distant and her mother constantly hovers, unwilling to let Jenna even leave the house. Only doing what she is told, Jenna begins watching old video discs of her life, starting with ones from before she was even born. The strongest memories she has are ones she shouldn’t be able to recall. Jenna is further surprised to spurt off facts like an encyclopedia. As each day passes, Jenna begins to question her very existence.
What happen to cause Jenna to be in a coma for the past eighteen months? Where are her memories? And who exactly is Jenna Fox?
Join Jenna on her journey of self-discovery as the mystery is unraveled. Book two in the Jenna Fox Chronicles is entitled The Fox Inheritance. Book three will be published on March 19, 2013.