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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I will write a real review later but let me just say that this book is amazing! It really makes you question what is and is not human. It makes you stop and think. Everybody should read this!
Anyone who says YA is fluff needs a reality check. This book addressed political and moral issues from all over the map, all within a tightly woven story. At what point are parents taking their idealization and ambitions for their child too far? Well-told and suspenseful.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked this book up. I had heard the name previously but know nothing about it. I think that is how you must go into it - with any knowledge of what it is.
I admit I was more intrigued than interested as I read through it. It poses some "big" life questions in terms of morality, ethics and life choices. I can't say much without spoiling it. Here is what I can say, though:
If you want a book full of action, this isn't it.
If you looking for love, you are looking in the wrong place (this is not ateen love story book)
Want a funny read? Go elsewhere.
Superheroes? Traditional science fiction? Vampires? Nope. Nada. Not a chance.
It is a book that will cause you to think. And question what is and what could be. Definitely worth reading.
I admit I was more intrigued than interested as I read through it. It poses some "big" life questions in terms of morality, ethics and life choices. I can't say much without spoiling it. Here is what I can say, though:
If you want a book full of action, this isn't it.
If you looking for love, you are looking in the wrong place (this is not ateen love story book)
Want a funny read? Go elsewhere.
Superheroes? Traditional science fiction? Vampires? Nope. Nada. Not a chance.
It is a book that will cause you to think. And question what is and what could be. Definitely worth reading.
Jenna wakes up from an 18 month coma, but something isn't right. She remembers dates from world history but can't remember her name, or her parents, or anything personal from before the coma. Her parents insist that this is normal and that things will start to come back. But once they do, things still don't quite line up right.
This medical science fiction novel asks the question of what does it mean to be human, and how far is too far to go to save the life of a child? Just because medically we can do something, should we?
This medical science fiction novel asks the question of what does it mean to be human, and how far is too far to go to save the life of a child? Just because medically we can do something, should we?
A strange medical ethics book set in the near future. Not one of my favorites, but I can think of some students who might be interested in the ethical debate about medical advances--can we go too far in saving people's lives? At what point does a person, replaced with engineered parts, become something other than human?
What happens when science goes awry? What would you do for a child who was about to die? What would you do if you couldn't remember your past? Science fiction and real life issues are entwined with this wonderful book.
I don't exactly know how to even BEGIN to review this book. It was interesting, dramatic,mysterious...I only gave it three stars, because I just didn't connect with the story line enough to feel more strongly about it I suppose.
Really good. Minus one star for stressing me out the whole time.
When I hear readers and writers and publishers talk about VOICE, I think of Jenna Fox.
Audiobook review:
I don't think Lamia added anything to the story, and I'm not sure I enjoyed the voices of Lily or Alys, however nothing can truly diminish the beauty of this novel. I did choose to rate this edition of Jenna Fox 4/5 stars, rather than 5/5 as per usual, and that is due to the narration.
Audiobook review:
I don't think Lamia added anything to the story, and I'm not sure I enjoyed the voices of Lily or Alys, however nothing can truly diminish the beauty of this novel. I did choose to rate this edition of Jenna Fox 4/5 stars, rather than 5/5 as per usual, and that is due to the narration.