A review by nandivardhan
Speech Sounds by Octavia E. Butler

dark mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.75

It felt like a simple story when I first read it but after thinking for a while I understood the motive behind this story that people are not communucating to resolve their issues but always chooses violence. <Spoilers> The main character Rye was in depression for last 3 years due to loss of her family and she forgot to express her feelings by speaking but at the end she finally communicates with the children.