Monday, May 26, 2008


The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson is about a seventeen year-old girl who by most accounts should be dead. Jenna's parents didn't want to lose their daughter whose life was extensively documented. As a teenager Jenna fought for her own identity. Then came the fiery crash. Her talented father’s bio-engineering lab of skilled scientists brought Jenna back. Bio-genetics clearly crossed legal boundries in this instance. Set in the not too distant future this story focuses on science and life. Reconstructed Jenna seeks and finds an important something not recognized in her old life. The bio-engineering and ethical considerations moved right along with the story. Jenna's final decision at the end was in keeping with her second chance on life. A main aspect was incredible. However, because of the good writing and the questions raised, it was pretty easy to suspend disbelief.

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