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When She Woke

by Hillary Jordan

Published: 2013-03-01
Hardcover : 432 pages

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Discussion Questions

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How did you feel about the relationship between Hannah and Simone? Was it realistic, particularly given Hannah's upbringing?

by jenniferharding (see profile) 01/09/14

How do you feel about Aidyn having an affair when he is in a high power leadership role?

Do you think Hannah did the right thing by leaving him at the end?

Talk about the differences between Becca and Hannah. Sisters raised by the same parents yet are so different.

by Jess72180 (see profile) 12/28/12

Would some "less-drastic" version of chroming be a better alternative to today's crowded prisons?

Would you support some version of chroming for non-violent crimes? (car theft, burglary, drug possession, fraud)

by FTessa (see profile) 04/10/12

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Recommended to book clubs by 9 of 9 members.

Re-read Hawthorne

by FTessa (see profile) 04/10/12

Re-read Hawthorne's "Scarlet Letter"

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"When She Woke"by Paula W. (see profile) 09/25/14

Riveting. A must read for book club!

"Scarlet Letter meets dystopian future"by Jennifer H. (see profile) 01/09/14

My book group really enjoyed this book and we had plenty to talk about. Everyone agreed it was a really quick read, some finishing it in two sittings. The action picks up on page one as we're introduced... (read more)

"Thought Provoking"by Jessica H. (see profile) 12/28/12

When She Woke was realistic enough while futuristic and unfamiliar. I enjoyed the paradox between how Hannah's family lived life and their culture against the idea of Chroming and technology and control... (read more)

"When She Woke"by Anna S. (see profile) 11/14/12

"The Scarlet Letter" meets "The Handmaid's Tale"--lots to discuss, from abortion and Christianity to felon's rights, no matter which side of the fence you sit. Fast paced, suspenseful and well written--excellent... (read more)

"Reimagined Scarlet Letter"by F Tessa B. (see profile) 04/10/12

This is a vivid reimagining of "The Scarlet Letter." Jordan has created a world that is all too recognizable and believable, though the reader hopes it will never come to that. There is a g... (read more)

"When She Woke"by Jess D. (see profile) 02/09/12

It was not too exciting but it had a neat theme

"When She Woke"by Chelsea S. (see profile) 02/09/12

"Wow-Scarlet Letter with a Twist"by Toni G. (see profile) 01/23/12

Really liked this one - even if you hated "The Scarlet Letter" you will enjoy this one. Interesting story, but scary of what "could happen".

"A Pleasant Surprise"by ELIZABETH V. (see profile) 11/21/11

WHEN SHE WOKE by Hillary Jordan was a pleasant surprise for me. From what I had heard, I had expected a futuristic book about a world where abortion was a crime punishable by turning the cri... (read more)

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