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A review by evmb_c
Vox by Christina Dalcher
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I’ve never read a book that covers a topic like this so it was really interesting for me!
In the world of Vox, it’s 2016 America and women have been resorted back to living as if it was the 1900s: their husbands/male relatives control everything and have all the power, women don’t work, they stay home keeping the house in order and having babies. Gay people are either paired up to make them straight or are out into work camps. And women are only allowed to speak 100 words a day which are counted with an electronic wrist counter which electrocutes you if you go over your limit.
As someone from this century, living in Britain, I did find it hard to imagine living this life because I just can’t imagine it happening here. However I could also imagine it happening in other parts of the world/ appreciate that in some countries to this day these kind of ideologies are the norm. So this book definitely makes you think.
I loved that the chapters were super short so this was an easy fast paced book for me.
I also like the main character tenacity and willingness to not give up.
Whilst Vox covers some hard topics, and ones that maybe aren’t so fun to consider, I still found this a really enjoyable read and would definitely recommend giving it a try.
TWs⚠️
Domination of women
Alzheimer/ brain injury affecting speech
Homophobia/racism
Infidelity
Electrocution
Assassination
In the world of Vox, it’s 2016 America and women have been resorted back to living as if it was the 1900s: their husbands/male relatives control everything and have all the power, women don’t work, they stay home keeping the house in order and having babies. Gay people are either paired up to make them straight or are out into work camps. And women are only allowed to speak 100 words a day which are counted with an electronic wrist counter which electrocutes you if you go over your limit.
As someone from this century, living in Britain, I did find it hard to imagine living this life because I just can’t imagine it happening here. However I could also imagine it happening in other parts of the world/ appreciate that in some countries to this day these kind of ideologies are the norm. So this book definitely makes you think.
I loved that the chapters were super short so this was an easy fast paced book for me.
I also like the main character tenacity and willingness to not give up.
Whilst Vox covers some hard topics, and ones that maybe aren’t so fun to consider, I still found this a really enjoyable read and would definitely recommend giving it a try.
TWs⚠️
Domination of women
Alzheimer/ brain injury affecting speech
Homophobia/racism
Infidelity
Electrocution
Assassination
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
TWs⚠️
Domination of women
Alzheimer/ brain injury affecting speech
Homophobia/racism
Infidelity
Electrocution
Assassination