When She Woke A Novel
When She Woke A Novel by Hillary Jordan is a thought-provoking reprint published by Algonquin Books on September 18, 2012. This 368-page novel presents a narrative set in a near-future America where the separation of church and state has vanished. The story follows Hannah, a woman marked by her past as a convicted felon, who must navigate a society that alters the skin color of criminals to reflect their crimes, forcing her to confront her identity and beliefs.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of societal norms and personal transformation as Hannah, labeled a “Red” for her crime of murder, seeks safety in a world that is both alien and hostile. The novel delves into themes of faith, justice, and the consequences of a politicized society. Through Hannah’s journey, the narrative challenges the values she once embraced, inviting reflection on the implications of a system that prioritizes punishment over rehabilitation.
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Bellwether Prize winner Hillary Jordan’s provocative new novel, When She Woke, tells the story of a stigmatized woman struggling to navigate an America of a not-too-distant future, where the line between church and state has been eradicated and convicted felons are no longer imprisoned and rehabilitated but chromed—their skin color is genetically altered to match the class of their crimes—and then released back into the population to survive as best they can. Hannah is a Red; her crime is murder.
In seeking a path to safety in an alien and hostile world, Hannah unknowingly embarks on a path of self-discovery that forces her to question the values she once held true and the righteousness of a country that politicizes faith.
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