Book Review: The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
Posted By CarrieK on November 27, 2009
Title: The Adoration of Jenna Fox
Author: Mary E. Pearson
Genre: YA science fiction
Publisher: Square Fish
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Source: Print copy from my own library
First line: I used to be someone.
The Adoration of Jenna Fox
Jenna Fox wakes up from a coma that lasted over a year. She has lost the majority of her memories. Her family has moved from Boston to California, but her father still lives and works in Boston. Her mother treats her as a fragile flower; her grandmother won’t even look her in the face. Why? The answer to that question is the premise of the book, and you do not want it spoiled for you. If you come across spoilers in other reviews, please avoid them – you’ll want to experience this book with an open mind.
I honestly don’t know how to review this book, to tell you what I loved about it, without giving anything away – so I’m simply going to say that this is a must-read.
Oh no! How disappointing about New Moon. We avoided the theaters that first weekend, but went to see it last Monday. It will be worth it to drive back to see it, if only for Taylor Lautner’s pectorals!!!!
I know, I saw three or four reviews of this book and impulsively and immediately ordered it from the library. I have it sitting here, next in line after I finish Little House in the Big Woods (from my Shelf Discovery Challenge). I can’t wait!
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Sandy – it will eventually make it’s way up to our little one-screen theater – so we’re waiting for that.
I’ve seen other rave reviews for this one and hope to get it soon. Maybe Santa will bring it to me.
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Kathy – I love it when Santa brings books!
Your review definitely has me intrigued! So sorry about the movie …my girls and their cousins are all off to see it today. We bought tickets ahead of time for the last Harry Potter opening. Couldn’t believe all those people were there at midnight, in the middle of the week no less!
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JoAnn – I learned my lesson – we won’t do that on an opening night ever again!
You’ve really got my curiosity peaked about this book! We have a B&N next to our movies too, which always gets us in trouble!
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Rhapsody – I have to drive at least 60 miles to the nearest B&N, so have to stop by whenever we’re in Spokane.
This one is already on my TBR list after reading several other reviews. Thanks for yours and now I really need to get to the book sooner, rather than later!
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Kathleen – hope you find time for it soon.
Honestly, I think that the best books are the ones that you can’t risk describing in much detail for fear that you might give too much away. I have been hearing a lot of great things about this book and its definitely on my TBR list. Thanks for the review and so sorry that you missed out on New Moon opening night.
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Jennifer – I’m sure prolonging the wait will only make it sweeter.
I’m sorry you didn’t get to see New Moon. We’re considering seeing it this weekend, but I’m not sure yet if I’ll be able to sit for that long without aggravating my back. And I really need to take it easy since we have tickets to see Mary Poppins performed live on stage this next week and I don’t want to miss that!
I am glad to hear you enjoyed The Adoration of Jenna Fox. I am really curious about what the big mystery is! Thank you for the review, Carrie.
Wendy – take care of that back – it would be awful to miss Mary Poppins!
After the Wave talking about this I think I will have to pick this one up too. Great to hear your thoughts on it.
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Debbie – sorry my thoughts couldn’t be more eloquent, but it’s a hard book to review!
Hmm, I remember reading a book with a similar premise when I was a teen. But I can’t remember the title. Maybe it was by Lois Duncan? =/
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Tasha – it doesn’t sound familiar – but I don’t think I’ve read anything by Duncan.
I have this one cecked out of the library right now. Can’t wait to read it!
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Stacy – my daughter just finished it today- she liked it, too!
I really loved this.
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Serena – me, too.
I’m glad you loved this one so much! I have it sitting on my shelf and can’t wait to read it.
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Swapna – it’s a fairly short book – quick read – but it packs quite a punch!
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