Reviews

Vox by Christina Dalcher

ashtotheley's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The concept of this book is wild! A country where women can only say 100 words is awful. I cannot fandom that. 

lilbunny_87's review against another edition

4.0

Powerful and terrifying.

dani_thebookdragon's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

cerisecarrot's review against another edition

5.0

Disturbing, but I couldn’t put it down even so.

astrohime's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

ashs_books's review against another edition

5.0

I hated Vox, in the best way possible. It was so infuriating but I couldn’t stop reading it. Imagine a world where women have a limit of 100 words per day - speaking, reading or writing. They can’t have jobs, have to be housewives, and need permission from their husband to do anything. It was disgusting but so addicting, I couldn’t put it down. Jean was a great rebellious main character. Some of her decisions were a bit questionable, but what crazy situations she was put in! I highly recommend this if you’re looking for a disturbingly realistic dystopian novel.

ktava's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated

4.0

mbennett51's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

ertaylo2's review against another edition

5.0

With the current political climate, this book is completely eye opening. Similar to the dystopian drama of the handmaid’s tale; this book described America after an extremist “Christian” group takes over the American government. Women beware, reading this book is against the new laws. Banned from most reading, writing, and advanced studies— Women are meant to be homemakers silenced to the point of a hundred words a day.
This book also has a great taste of medical and sociolinguistic jargon! Perfect for those interested in psychology and development of the language in young minds.

hannahislost's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5