Jennifer Evans

CHARACTER · Scout · Hellas Basin

Jennifer operates as a scout in the Hellas Basin on Mars. She is independent, observant, optimistic, and direct.

Character and perspective

Her investigations give the Mars side of the story its own agency. She notices what others miss and acts on what she finds. Self-reliance, preparation, and the need to remain connected to other people are central to her place in the Evansphere.

A recurring idea

Self-reliance without isolation.

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• Character directory
• 39 Minutes
• Themes

Reader’s companion to John Evans: 39 Minutes, based on the Revision 13 manuscript.

In The Divide

The Divide shows Jennifer in the earlier Evans household, curious about the working world around her. Her attention to what she can observe brings her into contact with Ellis and gives her a perspective distinct from John’s. Their companion Niko is also part of this childhood setting.