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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
I first read this novel when I was a junior in high school, and I remember then how I remember now the final impact the novel left with me.
Every now and then you come across a few novels that despite being good (plot-wise) are also written beautifully. The Adoration of Jenna Fox is one of them. It reads almost like Speak does, simple, not overdone. The text transcends more than once, connects to the larger picture, and poses questions about life, humanity, and identity. It is overall, thought-provoking. It is almost impossible to go throughout this novel and not at least once question what in reality it means to be human.
The bio-ethics make it all interesting and the scary part being, it’s something you can almost see in our future. It brings in a lot of arguments about science and life. And engages a reader to pose these questions and think about them. Also, there is Jenna’s quest for identity. Before the “re-birth” she’s torn between being the “perfect” child her parents want to be. She takes her new life as a new chance to strengthen herself, her identity. There are so many elements that a teacher can bring in to the classroom. I believe with this novel could easily engage a student to start analyzing broader ideas not only about self-perception but also on how the world sees us.
I loved this book. Stunning.
Every now and then you come across a few novels that despite being good (plot-wise) are also written beautifully. The Adoration of Jenna Fox is one of them. It reads almost like Speak does, simple, not overdone. The text transcends more than once, connects to the larger picture, and poses questions about life, humanity, and identity. It is overall, thought-provoking. It is almost impossible to go throughout this novel and not at least once question what in reality it means to be human.
The bio-ethics make it all interesting and the scary part being, it’s something you can almost see in our future. It brings in a lot of arguments about science and life. And engages a reader to pose these questions and think about them. Also, there is Jenna’s quest for identity. Before the “re-birth” she’s torn between being the “perfect” child her parents want to be. She takes her new life as a new chance to strengthen herself, her identity. There are so many elements that a teacher can bring in to the classroom. I believe with this novel could easily engage a student to start analyzing broader ideas not only about self-perception but also on how the world sees us.
I loved this book. Stunning.
Totally boring, robotic narrative told in the voice of a girl who has been resuscitated after a serious car accident with no memory of her identity or who her family members are. The premise sounds interesting, doesn't it? The questions the book raises about bioethics are also relevant. However, there is just something too heavy-handed about its delivery and in the end, I don't really find myself caring what happened/happens to Jenna Fox and her love interest.
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m not sure what’s exactly missing with this story; I do like Jenna, Lily and Ethan, the whole sci-fi aspect it’s intriguing and thought provoking, but I can’t shake the “something’s missing” part. Maybe I was expecting more adventure and this books it’s more character driven, I don’t know, still, I enjoyed the reading.
Eigentlich interessante Thematik, die das Potential hätte, ethische Fragen aufzuwerfen. Leider war der Schreibstil aber so simpel und auf Schulaufsatzniveau (kurze, abgehakte Sätze, immer nach demselben Schema und viel direkte Rede), dass ich dadurch keine emotionale Bindung zu den Charakteren aufbauen konnte. Auch der Story fehlt es leider an einem Spannungsbogen, so dass ich mich regelrecht zum Weiterlesen zwingen musste.
Wer sich für die Thematik eines quasi unsterblichen Lebens interessiert, dem empfehle ich die Vollendet-Reihe von Neal Shusterman. Die macht all das richtig, was Mary E. Pearson mit ZweiundDieselbe leider nicht geschafft hat.
Wer sich für die Thematik eines quasi unsterblichen Lebens interessiert, dem empfehle ich die Vollendet-Reihe von Neal Shusterman. Die macht all das richtig, was Mary E. Pearson mit ZweiundDieselbe leider nicht geschafft hat.
I gave this book 3 1/2 stars. First I under the mistaken belief that this was a dystopia book. Well, this is not a dystopia book. I do not what area this book would fall in. I guess it would be a medical riddle. I just do not know. I did not love this book but I really like it. It makes you think about what is a soul, when does life start, and what makes a human. Ok course this book will not answer those questions, but it really makes you think. But the greatest question this book ask is how far would you go to save someone you love. At moments this book reminded me of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein but at other times this book reminded me of Lauren Oliver's Before I fall.
Different
This was definitely different from the Remnant Chronicles and I certainly enjoyed it. It was very interesting to loathe someone as much as Jenna’s parents and at the same time feel sorry for them and understand why they did what they did. A very good book.
This was definitely different from the Remnant Chronicles and I certainly enjoyed it. It was very interesting to loathe someone as much as Jenna’s parents and at the same time feel sorry for them and understand why they did what they did. A very good book.
I'm not sure why I finished this. It wasn't grabbing me, but it wasn't offending me either… at least not until the end. Then it just got bad. Lily was the only character I really cared about. I know I was supposed to care about Jenna. I know some of that was supposed to move me and make me feel the urgency. But I just couldn't care. I don't know if it was the writing or the narration, but it didn't grab me at all.
Also, authors of the world, maybe ease off the epilogues, mm'kay?
Also, authors of the world, maybe ease off the epilogues, mm'kay?
mysterious
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:
No
I liked it, it was a little predictable but there was still enough mystery on the how/why to keep me interested. Was a little disappointed by the ending as it skips ahead and doesn't really confront some of the ethical issues as much as I'd have liked. Sort of glosses over them toward the end.
Interesting concept, and the writing itself was technically good. But the actual plot seemed very generic and predictable. I felt like some things were not explained enough. All while reading I couldn't shake the feeling that I was reading a detailed plot summary or book proposal instead of actually connecting with the characters and story.
That being said, it's my best friend's favorite book. So, I think it might just be a matter of preference. It wouldn't hurt to give the book a shot; the concept is at least intriguing.
That being said, it's my best friend's favorite book. So, I think it might just be a matter of preference. It wouldn't hurt to give the book a shot; the concept is at least intriguing.