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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
I don't know what came over me today. While reading the last book I really wanted to finish this week I noticed I had quite a few hours of time left. So, all of a sudden I decided that I wanted to read an extra paperback. However, the font of the book couldn't be too small and the amount of pages couldn't be too high. Not an easy task. I eventually did stumble upon this book though and it was surprisingly enough perfect!
This is sci-fi as I want my sci-fi to be. In this case we're not traveling to another world. We're simply traveling to a possible future of this world. We currently see how fast science develops cures and medicines and we can only imagine where this would end. Which is where this book comes in. How far can we go to save the people we love? What can we replace in a human's body and mind before they're no longer human?
In a way this book is very thought provoking. It's dealing with the questions above, but it's also forcing you to think about identity, humanity and science in general. At the moment those questions seem easy to answer but there will come a moment where we might no longer be so sure about our answers. And I can imagine that this development, and especially how fast we get there, is both exciting and scary.
However, even though the focus is on the science, the heart of the book is very human and realistic. In a way we also simply see a human girl, waking up after a coma without any memories. Slowly she's rediscovering who she is, but also who she wants to be and can be. We understand her anger and her fear and her sadness. We see her struggling with what her parents have done and what that means for her and her future. And I really started caring about her.
I can't wait to read the sequel!
This is sci-fi as I want my sci-fi to be. In this case we're not traveling to another world. We're simply traveling to a possible future of this world. We currently see how fast science develops cures and medicines and we can only imagine where this would end. Which is where this book comes in. How far can we go to save the people we love? What can we replace in a human's body and mind before they're no longer human?
In a way this book is very thought provoking. It's dealing with the questions above, but it's also forcing you to think about identity, humanity and science in general. At the moment those questions seem easy to answer but there will come a moment where we might no longer be so sure about our answers. And I can imagine that this development, and especially how fast we get there, is both exciting and scary.
However, even though the focus is on the science, the heart of the book is very human and realistic. In a way we also simply see a human girl, waking up after a coma without any memories. Slowly she's rediscovering who she is, but also who she wants to be and can be. We understand her anger and her fear and her sadness. We see her struggling with what her parents have done and what that means for her and her future. And I really started caring about her.
I can't wait to read the sequel!
This book kept me thinking and pondering what I would do if I were put in the same position that Jenna's parents were. It kept me intrigued, that's for sure!
I really enjoyed this book and found it to be a quick read for me, in large part because I found the story itself so intriguing. It reminds me of Robin Wasserman's Skinned series (has a different name now, I believe). In both books, a young woman is givena second chance at life, or a relative facsimile of it, and has a struggle in coming to terms with what she sees herself as now.
I can't say much more without spoiling, but I now understand the signifance of the cover picture, which doesn't look like a sci-fi cover at all. Looking forward to reading The Inheritance of Jenna Fox.
I can't say much more without spoiling, but I now understand the signifance of the cover picture, which doesn't look like a sci-fi cover at all. Looking forward to reading The Inheritance of Jenna Fox.
Powerfull.
This is a novel centered around what it means to be human. And the lengths people will go to achive immortality and protecting thoes you love.
A brilliant blend of science fiction and drama.
5 out of 5 stars.
This was a re-read because I will be continuing on with the series. Even though this is a book you can read as a standalone, it could be good to know what happens next.
This is a novel centered around what it means to be human. And the lengths people will go to achive immortality and protecting thoes you love.
A brilliant blend of science fiction and drama.
5 out of 5 stars.
This was a re-read because I will be continuing on with the series. Even though this is a book you can read as a standalone, it could be good to know what happens next.
My latest attempt at an audio book. So far better than the one I gave up on last week.
This is a decent YA sci fi. Good for discussion on how far medicine could and should go.
This is a decent YA sci fi. Good for discussion on how far medicine could and should go.
emotional
reflective
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson (2008)
Rating: 2/5
Good concept, but short and not terribly interesting in my opinion. I was surprised I didn't like it more because I love her other books.
Good concept, but short and not terribly interesting in my opinion. I was surprised I didn't like it more because I love her other books.
How far would you go to save someone you love? How far is to far? What really makes us human? These are all questions asked by The Adoration of Jenna Fox. It's as much about family and life as it is about bioethics.
When Jenna wakes up she doesn't remember anything about her life. She doesn't remember her parents or her childhood or what happened to put her in this state. She does know that something isn't right she never should have survived. She finds herself watching videos of her as a child and trying to reconcile who she was with who she is now. Who she could be.
The only thing that bothered me was the character of Dale/Dain (I can't remember his name). I felt like he was being built up to be something more. We found out why everyone else was at the school but why was he there? What was his story? It isn't a big deal but it was just something that bothered me at the end.
When Jenna wakes up she doesn't remember anything about her life. She doesn't remember her parents or her childhood or what happened to put her in this state. She does know that something isn't right she never should have survived. She finds herself watching videos of her as a child and trying to reconcile who she was with who she is now. Who she could be.
The only thing that bothered me was the character of Dale/Dain (I can't remember his name). I felt like he was being built up to be something more. We found out why everyone else was at the school but why was he there? What was his story? It isn't a big deal but it was just something that bothered me at the end.