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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
This book is amazing in it's voice. It's an exploration of identity and soul that will resonate with readers of any age.
It is a shame to label this young adult, as that label mars the book for a vast number of adults who feel that reading young adult literature is a downgrade. While the prose is easy to read, the content is much, much, much harder to digest.
I would recommend this to anyone ages 10-277.
It is a shame to label this young adult, as that label mars the book for a vast number of adults who feel that reading young adult literature is a downgrade. While the prose is easy to read, the content is much, much, much harder to digest.
I would recommend this to anyone ages 10-277.
Phenomenally thought-provoking. What makes us human? What makes us who we are? Is a parent's love of a child a valid justification for defying moral convention? Is love "real" when it's based on fear? This YA book is one of the best books I have read in quite some time.
I think I didn't like this because it wasn't what I expected. The solution to the eerie off feeling Jenna has is not that drastic, there's no real conflict in the book, and they didn't really build the world very elaborately. Even though there was a drastically different medical system, we don't see it, only hear people talk about it occasionally. Only three people have strong opinions on the subject, there's some characters who seem like they're going to be important and then they never really get developed. Really, most of the book is Jenna thinking "hmmm that's strange. Why do I not remember this? Or not remember this." Could have been really cool, but there's not enough well built characters/character growth/action in it.
This book was an absolute joy to read. Every page felt like I was uncovering a new mystery. The themes explored are deep and philosophical in a way that makes you wonder what the right answer is, or if there can even be a right answer. Given the reading level of this book, it blew my expectations out of the water. This is the sort of book you want to go into blind, so I suggest just reading it and not looking up anything about it.
Weird biotechnology future set sci-fi, but with a relatable teenage girl main character. Easy read!
What a great book! Realistic, sci-fi with everything that a great YA novel should have! A touch of romance and big time idenity crisis....a real page turner and unexpected twists from the very beginning!
Book Rating: ☆☆☆.5
Narration Rating: ☆☆☆☆
“Faith and science, I have learned, are two sides of the same coin, separated by an expanse so small, but wide enough that one side can't see the other. They don't know they are connected.”
― Mary E. Pearson, The Adoration of Jenna Fox
The story is about Jenna Fox who wakes from a coma and has lost most of her memories. In fact, Jenna can’t remember who she is. Throughout the book, Jenna remembers snippets of her life here and there, as well as watches DVDs about her life to help her fill in some blanks. I don’t want to say too much of the story because I think it’s better to read it not knowing much about the premise.
I will say that The Adoration of Jenna Fox seemed to have a slow start for me. I felt kind of lost at the beginning trying to figure out some of the pieces to even get a basic understanding of what was going on in the story. However, once I was about 20-25% into the book, I was at the point where it was hard to put down. This book is definitely thought provoking about relationships – family, friends and how far we would go for a loved one. It’s about science and making ethical choices. I appreciated being inside Jenna’s head and understanding how she processed her life happenings and determined the choices she made.
It’s the first book of a trilogy although it read as a stand-alone. The next two books have mixed reviews so I’m undecided on whether I’ll read on or not.
Narration Rating: ☆☆☆☆
“Faith and science, I have learned, are two sides of the same coin, separated by an expanse so small, but wide enough that one side can't see the other. They don't know they are connected.”
― Mary E. Pearson, The Adoration of Jenna Fox
The story is about Jenna Fox who wakes from a coma and has lost most of her memories. In fact, Jenna can’t remember who she is. Throughout the book, Jenna remembers snippets of her life here and there, as well as watches DVDs about her life to help her fill in some blanks. I don’t want to say too much of the story because I think it’s better to read it not knowing much about the premise.
I will say that The Adoration of Jenna Fox seemed to have a slow start for me. I felt kind of lost at the beginning trying to figure out some of the pieces to even get a basic understanding of what was going on in the story. However, once I was about 20-25% into the book, I was at the point where it was hard to put down. This book is definitely thought provoking about relationships – family, friends and how far we would go for a loved one. It’s about science and making ethical choices. I appreciated being inside Jenna’s head and understanding how she processed her life happenings and determined the choices she made.
It’s the first book of a trilogy although it read as a stand-alone. The next two books have mixed reviews so I’m undecided on whether I’ll read on or not.
Great read! Explores the roots of identity and what it means to be "real".
If you like page turners and books that will leave you guessing, then this is not it. After less than 30 pages, readers will be able to guess the big "reveal." I found it difficult to connect with the characters and didn't really care what happened to any of them. Interesting premise, but very poorly executed.
