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Reviewed by Cecelia Hopkins for Readers' Favorite
On Being Jen: A Short, What If Story by S. R. Mallery is a quick read aimed at the young adult market. Jen Mitchell appears to have it all. Looks, popularity, the perfect nuclear family, and the sports captain for her boyfriend. Susan, on the other hand, is nerdy, lacks confidence, gives foolish answers in class, and feels neglected by her single mother. But what would happen if Susan were to spend a day walking in Jen’s shoes? Would she find Jen’s life is better? The tale explores the old grass-is-greener adage and teaches teens the concepts of empathy.
On Being Jen by S. R. Mallery was an interesting short story with elements of fantasy. As I read, I got the impression the writer had packed a depth of wisdom into a handful of pages. The tale provides the perfect filler, like a break between classes or a quick read traveling on the bus to school. The narrative was clear and the character of Susan was likable. When Susan was Jen, I found myself developing the right amount of sympathy for Jen as well. I thought the message was excellent, challenging the usual perceptions and promoting awareness of our limited points of view. The story was positive and uplifting, reminding me that while every individual has their problems, they have much for which to be grateful. The story also had speculative and philosophical elements. The account was symmetrical, presenting almost perfect precision from beginning to end. This was an easy read and a neat download for my mobile device.
