The Jennifer Project by Larry Enright
Larry Enright has written many excellent novels in a variety of genres. The Jennifer Project is futuristic story about present-day reality. Others that I loved are The Transcriber, the series The Adventures of Walter Stickle, FIN, A Cape May Diamond, The Blacker Death. I picked my review of The Jennifer Project as example. Here it is:
Dr. Deever MacClendon, a brilliant scientist, who speaks and acts like a hippy, develops together with the help of his best friend/sometime-lover, Dr. Jennifer Crane, a close-to-human, highly intelligent “machine” he names “Jennifer.” His ultimate goal is to use it to create a better world where people don’t have the power to hurt one another. The powers that be (corporations, the government) want to use his invention to achieve—what else?—power and money. MacClendon, a good, kind-hearted guy sees himself forced to deceive and manipulate in order to keep his invention from getting into the wrong hands. Jennifer—his invention—supports him and Dr. Crane “wholeheartedly.” Will MacClendon succeed or will his invention cause the destruction of the world? Will he be able to save his human friend and lover, Dr. Crane? Who is really in charge here? MacClendon? The Corporations? The Resistance (those who fight the government)? Jennifer, the invention? Well, you have to read the book to find out.
This is a fascinating novel, full of “groovy” sixties-like language and humorous situations. But it is also a serious book that portrays the human evils—cruelty, greed, egomania—as well as the power of love and compassion. Lots of scientific research must have gone into this story. Since I am scientifically handicapped, I have no idea how much of it is real, but it sounds authentic!
As in the other of Larry Enright’s books, the colorful, quirky, flawed but lovable, very funny characters keep you entertained from beginning to end. Perfect! I loved it!
If this review triggered your curiosity, check out this fascinating author. Click on the book cover above or the book link here: The Jennifer Project.
Stay safe and sane during these difficult times and stay tuned for more excellent reads in the coming weeks.
