When She Woke Audiobook

" Really good! Very unusual premise... Thought provoking "

" Interesting concept in a future world of "coloring" criminals according to their crime. While futuristic, one can imagine how a government could stray so far from the founding principles. Main character finds independence and personal answers to questions she knew had to be asked. I want to read Mudbound by the same author now.Mudbound "

" The first quarter of this book was so promising. The rest? Pretty close to terrible. "

" this is a great read. I highly recommend it if you're into futuristic fiction. I loved the depiction of society and religion and all of the very different heroes that came into play. "

" I loved the premise of the book, the dystopian future America, & its seemingly clever "solution" to the problem of expensive, crowded prisons. Also I give major props to the author for attempting a variation on The Scarlet Letter. The beginning is very strong, introducing us to our admirable and understandable protagonist Hannah. Unfortunately the pacing thereafter is very strange & unsatisfying; the book seems unsure where it is going and never reaches a fulfilling climax. The religious and political messages, so well integrated in the early part of the book, become clunky & unfounded. Worth a read for the world & premise, but keep your plot expectations fairly low. "

" This book was 5 stars until the end. I knew when I opened it that I may hate it if it was too agendized -- and it was. I hesitate to give it any stars because it encourages the murder of children who "inconvenience" our lives. (And i'm not exaggerating -- just check out the afterward. i am not really surprised, but i am terrible disappointed. And the author's brief discussion of Catholicism is very inaccurate.) But it is a very well-written book, so i still gave it a couple stars. "

" Not being a sci-fi reader, the book took me a while to get into it. But with Ms. Jordan's extraordinary writing skills, I was soon hooked. Definitely a page turner! Very much enjoyed the read! "

" Interesting read. A time in the future which may not be too far off at all. "

" A fantastic modern rendition of The Scarlet Letter. "

" Hallelujah -- dystopia that doesn't reek of crassness and overly wrought science fiction. "

" Enjoyable and predictable bi was disappointed that the main character went to Aiden. She was growing as a person, but that was regression. "

" Not very well- written, but certainly thought-provoking. "

" Liked this book from the very beginning. Very puritanical but is out society really the far off from this? "

" Scarlet Letter + Handmaid's Tale x a steaming pile a crap / religious nonsense = this book "

" I enjoyed it a lot...interesting concept "

" Post apocalyptic dystopia fiction with an abortion theme. Alternatively could be titled: What happens when the religious right takes over the government and gets some trippy tech. "

" Thought I might be disappointed, but was not in the end. A cat and mouse journey tending towards sentimentality, but still rewarding. I could see it go in several directions but is satisfying in the end. "

" This book which showed a lot of promise in the beginning left me wanting in the end. It has a great premise, makes a strong political statement that will polarize readers and reads easy. It is basically a retelling of the classic Scarlett Letter, but set in the future. "

" Really liked the whole concept of this book. Thought provoking. "

" Inspired by the Scarlet Letter, the heroine is marked with her crime. This futuristic novel describes life in a society not so very far removed from ours. I enjoyed it immensely. "

" It would have been better if she would have wrapped up the storyline of some of the other characters better. I hate it when books just leave you hanging. "

" Fantastic dystopian re-imagining of The Scarlet Letter. I read it in one sitting. "

" Overall, an exciting re-imagining, set in a dystopian future, and no 20 page ponderings about a rock. I had a hard time putting it down. 4 stars because there were a few places where a scene seemed too contrived. "

" A fantastic jolt to the left, this well-written novel is Hillary's best. Infused with a bit of humor, the religious undertones throughout should stir emotion in all of us. Loved it. "

" a futuristic novel based in reality. would be a good book for a book club discussion. "

" Fantastic book. I wanted it to keep going. I loved the world she created in the future without being sci-fi. It's scary that that could be our country some day. I'm' hoping for a sequel. "

" Dumb premise. I kept thinking I was at a "red" light version of "Wicked." "

" Hands Maid Tale meets the Scarlet Letter just not that well done as either book. "

" Wow! Read it in one night. Couldn't put it down. So much to think about. Would have given it 5 stars, but wasn't thrilled with the ending. "