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A review by bobinsbooknook
Vox by Christina Dalcher
challenging
medium-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
1.5
Had I not needed to read this for my A-Z book challenge I absolutely would have DNF’d.
This is the classic case whereby the core principle and themes of the book held such high promise. The approach of women being silenced and controlled had so much potential which is the only reason I’m not rating as a 1 but the rest of the book was an absolute flop!
Firstly the actual writing style did not work for me, despite the faster paced nature of the plot - the writing incredibly clunky and regularly went off on tangents making it such hard work to actually push the core storyline along. It felt like having 6 conversations at the same time!
After the first 20% or so I found myself disliking pretty much every single character including the MFC which didn’t help at all. The cheating and pregnancy felt wrongly romanticised for the MFC as well as this idea that she would debate leaving her kids … I just didn’t enjoy her at all.
Another issue I had with the writing is often the same point was rehashed out constantly without any real development which made it feel really one note. Whilst other moments which could of had stronger longer lasting impacts on the characters and their stories felt almost brushed over -like the neighbours suicide attempt or finding out her husband is supporting the resistance.
The plot itself was okay but the ending felt really rushed and actually in the end felt like the MFC action/active contribution to the end resolve was practically none existent.
Clearly this author is not for me and personally I’d advise anyone with this on their TBR to cross it off as it’s absolutely not worth it.
This is the classic case whereby the core principle and themes of the book held such high promise. The approach of women being silenced and controlled had so much potential which is the only reason I’m not rating as a 1 but the rest of the book was an absolute flop!
Firstly the actual writing style did not work for me, despite the faster paced nature of the plot - the writing incredibly clunky and regularly went off on tangents making it such hard work to actually push the core storyline along. It felt like having 6 conversations at the same time!
After the first 20% or so I found myself disliking pretty much every single character including the MFC which didn’t help at all.
Another issue I had with the writing is often the same point was rehashed out constantly without any real development which made it feel really one note. Whilst other moments which could of had stronger longer lasting impacts on the characters and their stories felt almost brushed over -
The plot itself was okay but the ending felt really rushed and actually in the end felt like the MFC action/active contribution to the end resolve was practically none existent.
Clearly this author is not for me and personally I’d advise anyone with this on their TBR to cross it off as it’s absolutely not worth it.