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kimannhill's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to the audio and missed out on a few details while doing chores, etc., but it was quick paced, and the voice of the main character was strong though filled with profanity. Very focused on feminism and justice well blended with science and family issues. I enjoyed this dystopian novel.
shans71506's review against another edition
3.0
Meh. The sleeve of this book got me! I was so intrigued by the story line...and then it just fell short. There were so many plot lines that could have been better developed...and towards the end things just all of a sudden happened without any clear leading. Maybe these were supposed to be twists, but they didn’t land. Huge disappointment.
robin_t85's review against another edition
3.0
Excellent idea and thoroughly harrowing.
I think at times the actual plot as opposed to the setting/scenario was a bit weak and didn't stand up to the amount of impact that setting was making. I liked the characters but don't feel we went deep enough into their stories and relationships and so some of their behaviour and choices felt artificial and shallow at times. The potential was there but it wasn't used well enough.
A very much wonder how people who are not AFAB or female experience this book. In some ways the setting was less shocking and simply harrowing because actually it's all to easy for women and AFAB people to imagine that scenario occurring and to share many of the emotions of the main characters. in some ways that meant it lost impact because well, if we haven't imagined that exact scenario the fear, frustration and anger of being silenced as a woman, AFAB person (or queer person) are a reality and not a chilling possibility.
That being said it was a compelling read. I read it in less than a week which is speedy for me. I wanted to know the outcome. I did root for the protagonists. You should read it. Don't expect a literary masterpiece but do expect an emotional disquieting experience.
I think at times the actual plot as opposed to the setting/scenario was a bit weak and didn't stand up to the amount of impact that setting was making. I liked the characters but don't feel we went deep enough into their stories and relationships and so some of their behaviour and choices felt artificial and shallow at times. The potential was there but it wasn't used well enough.
A very much wonder how people who are not AFAB or female experience this book. In some ways the setting was less shocking and simply harrowing because actually it's all to easy for women and AFAB people to imagine that scenario occurring and to share many of the emotions of the main characters. in some ways that meant it lost impact because well, if we haven't imagined that exact scenario the fear, frustration and anger of being silenced as a woman, AFAB person (or queer person) are a reality and not a chilling possibility.
That being said it was a compelling read. I read it in less than a week which is speedy for me. I wanted to know the outcome. I did root for the protagonists. You should read it. Don't expect a literary masterpiece but do expect an emotional disquieting experience.
big_mom's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
filmage's review against another edition
3.0
Gets the details of everyday life right and these are probably the most chilling parts. The last act in a non-house setting is all over the place and quite anti-climactic like the writer ran out of ideas. X:
kkh2008's review against another edition
4.0
Great start, wimped out on the ending, like she couldn't wait to finish it and go on to something else. Worth the read though. Very realistic, very scary!
paulinewauty10's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
zazine's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
mjisabooknerd's review against another edition
2.0
Pelas minhas pesquisas pelo Google, uma mulher diz em média 13000 palavras por dia. E se só pudéssemos dizer 100 por dia e cada palavra a mais recebíamos um choque eléctrico através de uma pulseira que todas as mulheres (até bebés e crianças) têm de usar?
É esta a premissa da nova aposta da TopSeller e fiquei bastante intrigada quando li a sinopse e, mal saiu, corri a comprá-lo.
Veio a revelar-se uma nova desilusão nas apostas nacionais ou então sou eu que ando com os padrões demasiado elevados no que toca a livros.
Perguntas que me surgiram na cabeça enquanto o lia: como comunicariam as mulheres surdas, se até a linguagem gestual é proibida? Como se evita que uma criança fale?
Outra coisa que me incomodou foi o livro ser quase uma fotocópia do The Handmaid's Tale.
Mulheres reprimidas? Check
Homossexuais e lésbicas em campos de trabalhos forçados? Check
A protagonista tem uma amiga lésbica que é uma revolucionária? Check
Nomes das protagonistas demasiado parecidos? Check
Filha com cerca de 6 anos que a mãe tenta proteger a todo o custo? Also check
E por aí fora.
Eu adorei The Handmaid's Tale e acho que devia ser obrigatório toda a gente lê-lo, o Vox... nem por isso.
Mas o que me incomodou mais foi o facto da autora deitar todas as culpas do que acontece aos Católicos e à Bíblia. Eu sou agnóstica, não acredito em nenhum Deus nem sigo qualquer religião, mas se ela tivesse alterado o Catolicismo para o Islamismo, este livro já teria sido ardido em praça pública ou nem sequer teria sido publicado.
Leva duas estrelas porque não foi totalmente medíocre.
É esta a premissa da nova aposta da TopSeller e fiquei bastante intrigada quando li a sinopse e, mal saiu, corri a comprá-lo.
Veio a revelar-se uma nova desilusão nas apostas nacionais ou então sou eu que ando com os padrões demasiado elevados no que toca a livros.
Perguntas que me surgiram na cabeça enquanto o lia: como comunicariam as mulheres surdas, se até a linguagem gestual é proibida? Como se evita que uma criança fale?
Outra coisa que me incomodou foi o livro ser quase uma fotocópia do The Handmaid's Tale.
Mulheres reprimidas? Check
Homossexuais e lésbicas em campos de trabalhos forçados? Check
A protagonista tem uma amiga lésbica que é uma revolucionária? Check
Nomes das protagonistas demasiado parecidos? Check
Filha com cerca de 6 anos que a mãe tenta proteger a todo o custo? Also check
E por aí fora.
Eu adorei The Handmaid's Tale e acho que devia ser obrigatório toda a gente lê-lo, o Vox... nem por isso.
Mas o que me incomodou mais foi o facto da autora deitar todas as culpas do que acontece aos Católicos e à Bíblia. Eu sou agnóstica, não acredito em nenhum Deus nem sigo qualquer religião, mas se ela tivesse alterado o Catolicismo para o Islamismo, este livro já teria sido ardido em praça pública ou nem sequer teria sido publicado.
Leva duas estrelas porque não foi totalmente medíocre.