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A review by nicekweenreads
Vox by Christina Dalcher
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
"Evil wins when good mean do nothing".
This book is very intense, especially given the current political climate. The first few chapters do a wonderful job at creating this Dystopian world that isn't too far from our own. The book really shines with its world building, including the misogynistic government leaders who subdue women in the name of righteousness. I hate read this first third of this book, which to me, is a sign of powerful righting.
I really liked how to scope of the Dystopian world was told through an individual's perspective. The reader isn't keen to governmental plans, only the slight change in policies that push ever so slightly to a new world. The main character's regrets and shame over her own inaction before the world turned is very haunting.
I feel like the ending was too quick and the ending didn't quite match the tonal horror set earlier in the book. I would still recommend if you are interested in a modern day The Handmaid's tale.
This book is very intense, especially given the current political climate. The first few chapters do a wonderful job at creating this Dystopian world that isn't too far from our own. The book really shines with its world building, including the misogynistic government leaders who subdue women in the name of righteousness. I hate read this first third of this book, which to me, is a sign of powerful righting.
I really liked how to scope of the Dystopian world was told through an individual's perspective. The reader isn't keen to governmental plans, only the slight change in policies that push ever so slightly to a new world. The main character's regrets and shame over her own inaction before the world turned is very haunting.
I feel like the ending was too quick and the ending didn't quite match the tonal horror set earlier in the book. I would still recommend if you are interested in a modern day The Handmaid's tale.
Graphic: Violence, Medical content, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child abuse