Title: The Adoration of Jenna Fox
Author: Mary E. Pearson
First published April 29, 2008
266 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9780805076684 (ISBN10: 0805076689)
Rating: 3.69
Overview
The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson is a gripping tale of self-discovery and the search for truth.
After waking up from a year-long coma, Jenna is told that she was involved in a terrible accident. But as she tries to piece together her past, she begins to question whether her memories are really hers.
Set in a future America, this novel explores the boundaries of bio-medical ethics and the essence of humanity. With well-drawn characters and masterful writing, Mary Pearson takes readers on a journey that will keep them guessing until the very end.
About the Author
Mary E. Pearson has authored eleven YA novels and one novella, all of which have been both bestsellers and award-winners.
Her completed trilogy, The Remnant Chronicles, was described as “masterfully crafted” by Publisher’s Weekly in a starred review. As a child, Mary loved to climb tall trees and imagine herself as a hero in fantastical worlds, or run along fence tops and roofs while pretending to be a spy with an arsenal of gadgets.
She rarely remained herself. Despite her adventurous spirit, Mary miraculously never broke a bone until she caught a basketball in gym class – catching real balls was not her forte.
Even today, Mary continues to live in the make-believe worlds she creates in her books. Her latest two-book series allows her to explore all kinds of dangerous situations without any risk of breaking bones.
For more information on Mary and her captivating books, visit her website.
Editoral Review
In Mary E. Pearson’s The Adoration of Jenna Fox, published in 2008, the author tells a story about life, death, and what it means to be human.
This novel falls into the young adult genre and tells the story of Jenna Fox, a teenage girl who wakes up from a year-long coma with no memory of her past. As Jenna navigates through her fragmented memories and learns more about her family’s past, she begins to question the moral and ethical implications of the technology that has kept her alive.
With her parents and a few other key characters, Jenna searches for answers about her past, testing the boundaries of what it means to be human and what it is worth to be alive. Pearson’s novel is a masterful blend of drama, suspense, and philosophical inquiry.
The story builds gradually and pieces together Jenna’s past with care, ensuring that readers are fully invested in the characters’ struggles and the tension of the plot. One of the greatest strengths of this novel is the character development.
Pearson’s depiction of Jenna is nuanced and realistic, allowing readers to fully understand the weight of the decisions she makes. Jenna’s parents and their struggles with their daughter’s health are also well-developed and add depth to the narrative.
The themes in The Adoration of Jenna Fox are relevant and thought-provoking, exploring what it truly means to be alive and the responsibility that comes with creating and altering life. The novel’s themes also touch on the dangers of unchecked technological advancement and the implications of using technology to extend life.
However, there are some flaws in the pacing of the novel. While the slow build-up of the plot works well for the most part, there are moments where the story drags on, and the pacing feels uneven.
Additionally, the ending felt somewhat incomplete, leaving some questions unanswered. Despite these minor issues, The Adoration of Jenna Fox is an extraordinary novel that deserves high praise.
It is beautifully written, captivating, and a must-read for lovers of YA. Pearson’s exploration of life, death, and humanity is both timely and timeless, and her storytelling is masterful.
With a blend of sci-fi and suspense, this novel will entertain readers of all ages while challenging them to question the implications of our ever-advancing technological world. For these reasons, I highly recommend The Adoration of Jenna Fox to anyone looking for an engaging and thought-provoking read.
I give this novel a score of 9/10, only docked for its uneven pacing and incomplete ending.
