Audio Friday #4 - The Fox inheritance - Review

Audio (every other) Friday is where i post an audio review every fortnight switching between myself and Wanda, one of your fellow followers so that we post one review each a month.

This week it's my turn.

The Fox inheritance by Mary E. Pearson

Read by Matthew Brown

Available now

What's it about?

Once there were three. Three friends who loved each other: Jenna, Locke, and Kara. And after a terrible accident destroyed their bodies, their three minds were kept alive, spinning in a digital netherworld. Even in that disembodied nightmare, they were still together - at least at first. When Jenna disappeared, Locke and Kara had to go on without her. Decades passed, and then centuries. After 260 years, they have been released at last. Given new, perfect bodies, Locke and Kara awaken to a world they know nothing about, where everyone they once knew and loved is long dead. Everyone except Jenna Fox.

My review

4/5

On the narrator: I found Matthew Browns voice easy enough to listen to and could relax into the 'book' easily. I could mostly distinguish between the characters, only once or twice I got a bit confused but I think that may have been a lack of concentration on my part when I was distracted by my kids lol I'd definitely listen to something narrated by him again.

On the book: I did enjoy this book a lot, however it didn't have the same effect on me as the first one because it didn't have the same shock and thought provoking appeal. Though Locke and Kara are even more advanced than Jenna when they are bought back, I've still already seen it in the first book, I've already pondered where medical extremes can take us in the future. That being said, it was interesting to see how they'd come back, what effect being stuck in nothing for 260 years had on their psyche. I also really enjoyed the glimpse of a believable future and all the advancements we might have. However, if I'm totally honest, I could easily predict where the story was going and what happened at the end but I still enjoyed going through the journey with Locke as he struggles to come to terms with what he is now and trying to figure out where he fits in and also dealing with the grief that everyone he ever knew is gone... well almost.

Though the 'book' didn't have me on my toes or get my brain gears working as much as the first one it was an interesting, well written, tale about a boy.

I felt the author ended it really well so that I was satisfied yet at the same time I'll always wonder what happens in Locke's next chapter but not in a way that I'm frustrated, I'm happy to make it up for myself.

On the cover: I love this cover, it's so relevant to the story, though I loved it before I knew the story lol The jigsaw pieces really resemble how Locke starts off in this, trying to fit himself together, wondering where he fits in society. The blue colour is striking and the model does look how I'd imagine Locke.

Mary E. Pearsons website

Mary E. Pearsons blog

What I'm listening to?

The Fox inheritance by Mary E. Pearson

Blurb



Once there were three. Three friends who loved each other—Jenna, Locke, and Kara. And after a terrible accident destroyed their bodies, their three minds were kept alive, spinning in a digital netherworld. Even in that disembodied nightmare, they were still together. At least at first. When Jenna disappeared, Locke and Kara had to go on without her. Decades passed, and then centuries.
Two-hundred-and-sixty years later, they have been released at last. Given new, perfect bodies, Locke and Kara awaken to a world they know nothing about, where everyone they once knew and loved is long dead.
Everyone except Jenna Fox.

My thoughts
I loved The adoration of Jenna Fox (Review here) which I also listened to on Audio last month so I'm totally excited to be starting this. As this one is told from a male perspective it's read by a male so I wonder if it'll be different to my experience to the first book which was read by a female. I've heard this book is amazing so I'm looking forward to finding out for myself if it compares.

What are you listening to?



Audio Friday #2 - The adoration of Jenna Fox review

Well it's actually 'Audio every-other Friday' but that didn't have quite the same catch.

Every fortnight - on a Friday - is Audio Friday where I post a review for an audiobook interchanging between myself and a lovely follower Wanda, so we'll be doing one each a month.

Today it's my turn :)

The adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson.

Read by Jenna Lamia.

Available now.

What's it about?

Who is Jenna Fox? Seventeen-year-old Jenna has been told that is her name. She has just awoken from a coma, they tell her, and she is still recovering from a terrible accident in which she was involved a year ago. But what happened before that? Jenna doesn’t remember her life. Or does she? And are the memories really hers?

Side note: I'd been considering audiobooks for a while and am glad I finally tried one, I had no trouble getting into the book and listened to it far quicker than I expected. It was great for when I couldn't be holding onto an actual book, like when I was washing-up or doing other housework, and it certainly made those chores more entertaining!

My review:

On the narrator: The voice of Jenna Lamia was an easy one to listen to, I liked that she did slightly different voices for different characters but didn't go over the top so it wasn't theatrical, she portrayed emotional moments really well and I still felt a connection to the lead character, though not in the same way I would reading the book to myself, more like she was my friend telling me a story.

On the book: And speaking of the story, I loved it, such an interesting and different idea and a glimpse into a possible future. I was intrigued following Jenna try to regain her memories along with independence and answers as to what happened and why she feels different.
It was a great journey and I really didn't know where it would go until it happened, I liked Jenna, she had to make some hard choices and I think she was very strong. She wasn't afraid to keep pushing until she found out the truth.

There were a lot of other very likeable characters like Jennas nan - Lily - Allys and of course Ethan. I liked that there was a love interest but it was only a small portion of the book, this story is all about Jenn Fox and who she is and it really leaves you questioning how far can science go and how far would you go for your child.

I had a great time uncover the secrets along with Jenna and enjoyed it just as much as I think I would had I read the book myself. I can't wait to 'listen' to the next one.

On the cover: I like this, the blues on the butterfly are really pretty and it placed on the hand made me interested to find out what it meant. That being said I do love the new paperback cover with the jigsaw pieces, I think it's much more fitting (And would look very pretty on my shelf!)

Mary E. Pearsons website

Mary E. Pearsons blog