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288
Novel • Fiction
2008
YA
14-18 years
570L
In a future America, seventeen-year-old Jenna Fox awakens from a year-long coma with no memory of her past or the accident that caused it. Guided by her parents and estranged grandmother, she tries to piece together her life using home videos and a dictionary. As she reintegrates into society and school, Jenna uncovers unsettling truths about her identity, her father's secret use of bioengineering technology, and the lengths her family has gone to save her, leading to revelations about her very nature and existence. Inclusion of themes around medical ethics, trauma, and personal identity.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Emotional
Bittersweet
Dark
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The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson offers a thought-provoking exploration of identity and ethics within a dystopian context. Critics praise its compelling narrative and ethical complexity, though some find its pacing slow and certain plot developments predictable. Overall, it is lauded for its emotional depth and thoughtfulness.
Readers who relish The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson are typically drawn to thought-provoking young adult fiction that explores identity, ethics, and the impact of technology on human life. Fans of The Giver by Lois Lowry and Unwind by Neal Shusterman will find similar themes here.
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Mother (Claire)
Jenna's mother, characterized by her strong desire for control and deep love for Jenna, often struggles between her protective instincts and Jenna's need for autonomy.
Father (Matthew Fox)
Jenna's father, a wealthy scientist and the creator of Bio Gel, who balances his roles as a caring parent and a professional invested in Jenna's recovery.
Lily
Jenna's maternal grandmother, a former doctor with a complex relationship with Jenna, guided by her spiritual beliefs and a commitment to honesty.
Ethan
One of Jenna's classmates and eventual boyfriend, who shares a kindred connection with Jenna through their respective struggles with identity and personal pasts.
Allys
Jenna's classmate and a quadruple amputee turned medical activist, committed to ethical practices and representing principled convictions in the face of personal challenges.
Dane
Jenna's neighbor and classmate, whose initial intrigue gives way to unsettling behavior, serving as a counterpoint to Jenna's exploration of humanity.
Mr. Bender (Edward)
An environmental artist and Jenna’s neighbor who becomes her first friend, teaching her about nature and providing a safe space to navigate her evolving identity.
288
Novel • Fiction
2008
YA
14-18 years
570L
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