Monday, July 21, 2008

Not Just for Young Adults - Part 8

The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson provides an interesting story about a girl who struggles to remember her past after waking from a coma. Jenna can recite the entire text of Walden but cannot remember her family or friends. After watching videos of her life, she starts to recall events; however, there are lingering questions. Why does she walk funny? Why does her grandmother go from loving her to loathing her? And, what exactly is locked in her mother's closet?

The author raising interesting ethical questions during her novel. Those who might not normally read science fiction might get caught up in Jenna's tale.

- NB

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