Book Review: Vox
Vox by Christina Dalcher
Goodreads Summary:
Set in an America where half the population has been silenced, VOX is the harrowing, unforgettable story of what one woman will do to protect herself and her daughter.
On the day the government decrees that women are no longer allowed to speak more than 100 words daily, Dr. Jean McClellan is in denial—this can't happen here. Not in America. Not to her.
This is just the beginning.
Soon women can no longer hold jobs. Girls are no longer taught to read or write. Females no longer have a voice. Before, the average person spoke sixteen thousand words a day, but now women only have one hundred to make themselves heard.
But this is not the end.
For herself, her daughter, and every woman silenced, Jean will reclaim her voice.
My Review:
4/5 Stars
Vox was a well-written novel about men silencing feminist, or all females rather. They are limited to only a 100 words a day. I don't know about you but I say that much just over breakfast.
But when the government realizes they need Dr. Jean McClellan to complete the take over she sees it as an opportunity to fight back. Especially for her 6 year old daughter who is becoming accustomed to speaking less than 50 words a day.
Dalcher did a fantastic job articulating a story in which not many words are allowed. Jean is a character I think everyone can see themselves in a little bit. She used to never fight the system let alone vote, but when she is given an inch to fight for her freedom and her family she suddenly is ready to do whatever it takes.
Vox is a great book about female empowerment and the extremes we will go to protect those we love.
Goodreads Summary:
Set in an America where half the population has been silenced, VOX is the harrowing, unforgettable story of what one woman will do to protect herself and her daughter.On the day the government decrees that women are no longer allowed to speak more than 100 words daily, Dr. Jean McClellan is in denial—this can't happen here. Not in America. Not to her.
This is just the beginning.
Soon women can no longer hold jobs. Girls are no longer taught to read or write. Females no longer have a voice. Before, the average person spoke sixteen thousand words a day, but now women only have one hundred to make themselves heard.
But this is not the end.
For herself, her daughter, and every woman silenced, Jean will reclaim her voice.
My Review:
4/5 Stars
Vox was a well-written novel about men silencing feminist, or all females rather. They are limited to only a 100 words a day. I don't know about you but I say that much just over breakfast.
But when the government realizes they need Dr. Jean McClellan to complete the take over she sees it as an opportunity to fight back. Especially for her 6 year old daughter who is becoming accustomed to speaking less than 50 words a day.
Dalcher did a fantastic job articulating a story in which not many words are allowed. Jean is a character I think everyone can see themselves in a little bit. She used to never fight the system let alone vote, but when she is given an inch to fight for her freedom and her family she suddenly is ready to do whatever it takes.
Vox is a great book about female empowerment and the extremes we will go to protect those we love.
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