
The Testament of Jessie Lamb
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Fiona Hardingham
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By:
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Jane Rogers
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A rogue virus that kills pregnant women has been let loose in the world, and nothing less than the survival of the human race is at stake.
Some blame the scientists, others see the hand of God, and still others claim that humanity is reaping the punishment it deserves for years of arrogance and destructiveness. Jessie Lamb is an ordinary 16-year-old girl living in extraordinary times. As her world collapses, her idealism and courage drive her toward the ultimate act of heroism. Jessie wants her life to make a difference; but is she heroic, or is she, as her scientist father fears, impressionable, innocent, and incapable of understanding where her actions will lead?
Set in a world irreparably altered by an act of biological terrorism, The Testament of Jessie Lamb explores a young woman’s struggle for independence. As the certainties of her childhood are ripped apart, Jessie begins to question her parents’ attitudes, their behavior, and the very world they have bequeathed her.
Jane Rogers has written numerous books, including Mr. Wroe’s Virgins, Island and The Voyage Home. She has won the Somerset Maugham Award and the Writers’ Guild Fiction Book Award. A professor of writing at Sheffield Hallam University, she lives near Manchester, England.
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Critic reviews
I was caught immediately
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Distopia
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Great storyline
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The book is written in first person and the limited viewpoint can be frustrating, especially since the protagonist is a teenage girl. On the other hand, she is realistically written and while I, as an adult, find her decisions difficult to accept, they are exactly what many teenagers would do.
I don't usually get emotional over books, but I did tear up a little at the end. I only wish that there had been an epilogue to the story, something to let the audience know how the MDS situation shakes out.
Fiona Hardingham does an excellent job with the narration. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another book with her as the narrator.
There are a lot of issues with the book. As mentioned before, the premise is unoriginal, the protagonist is, at times, unlikable, and the end of the book leaves the reader with questions. But the book is extremely compelling and has a story that will stay with you long after you have finished it.
Compelling
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While there is little exploration of the science behind this 'weapon' as well as who is responsible or their motives, there is much focus on youth reactions and responses. At the same time, there is the unavoidable clash of anti-science and anti-technology along with religious fervor and dogmatism and political maneuverings. Unfortunately, all of this takes place through the lens of a naïve teenager and comes off as simplistic and incomplete. The various iterations of teenage romance simply become tiring. In addition, regardless of how sophisticated the microbe has been designed, it's hard to imagine, every single human being on the planet being affected so quickly and every pregnant woman to be susceptible.
The narration is adequate with moderately good character distinction and relaxed pacing.
YA tale that is rather juvenile
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I’m sick of nihilism! I want to read about people actually rising above their circumstances, not collapsing into Lord of the Flies at the drop of a hat.
Hardingham did a great job narrating. I hope she finds more work.
Great Concept, Bad Execution
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How did this win an award??
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The woman who read the audiobook was wonderful, tho. I wish my first experience of her reading had been with a better book.
How the hell did this win the Arthur C Clarke?
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Meh!
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