Book Talk Friday- The Adoration of Jenna Fox

Currently Reading: The Magicians: A Novel

Reader,

Thanks to everyone clicking on my google adverts.  It takes only seconds and it helps pay for coffee which makes this writer happy.  

Today is the first ever book talk Friday!  Feel free to leave me feedback so I can continue to improve the blog.

The adoration of Jenna Fox
by Mary E. Pearson

Jenna Fox has no memory of the past year.  Jenna Fox has no memory of her past life. She is told her name is Jenna Fox, and she was in an accident a year ago.  Her memories will come with time, she is told.  So why is she a walking encyclopedia of facts not relating to her?

Why I started the book: I had been hearing bits and pieces about the book on and off for a while.  What really caught my attention was this book trailer.  After hearing the last line, I had to read it.

Why I finished the book: The exploration of identity and humanity throughout the novel blew me away.  What makes someone human?  How much can you take away before you aren't human anymore?

Writer's Take: One thing that caught my eye about this book is how little the original mystery matters to the overall story.  At the beginning of the book, the reader should notice that something is most definitely wrong.  An assumption would be that the suspense of solving the mystery would be the heart of the book.  Instead the main mystery is solved at the halfway point, leaving the second half of the book for the emotional consequences of the revelation.  This is a different take on the traditional Mystery/Suspense thriller in which the solution is the last quarter or less of the book.

Who I'd suggest it to: Those of any age who are struggling to figure out who they are in life.  Also those who like philosophy and/or ethical dilemmas would enjoy this book.

Remember, if this book interests you, you can buy it from Amazon to help support the reviewer. 

Until next time,
Rose 

Announcement: New Blog Feature!

Reader,

New Feature! 

Starting Friday I will be adding another feature to the blog- book reviews!  These reviews will be comprised of five parts: why I started reading the book, why I finished the book, what I took out of the book as a writer, a brief introduction to character and plot, and who I'd recommend it to (both specifically and generally). 

Readers familiar with the web comic, Unshelved, will recognize I've adapted their Friday review format.  When I first read their reviews I loved the way that they focused on the reasons they started to read the book, and the reasons they finished it.  As a writer those things are important to take note of.  I also wanted to take a look at specific things a writer might find interesting/useful in the book.

Quick notes on Advertizing:

Amazon: With the addition of the new book reviews feature, I'm hoping some readers will be interested enough in the book to want to buy it.  If a book I review catches your eye and you are thinking of buying it- why not buy it from the link I provide?  I get a small referral fee for an item you were planning on buying anyways.  The same goes for any other Amazon link.  Please note, purchase must be made from link provided for me to earn the referral fee.

Google Ads: If you enjoy the blog, and want to help support it in a quick, easy way, click the small Google advert on the right sidebar.  It takes just a few seconds, and I get a small portion of the advertising fee from Google.

EntreCard: Readers who visit the page regularly might have noticed the addition of a new item to the sidebar- EntreCard.  EntreCard is a free community/service to help advertise your blog/webpage.  It's hard to explain briefly, but basically it allows users to advertise on blogs within the community, and support other community members.  Feel free to check out the advertisement if it catches your eye. 

EntreCard Users:  When dropping your card, why not take an extra second to click the Google ad directly above?  In support of the community I always click one Google Advert with each Drop.


Until next time,
Rose