THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER • ONE OF ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY‘S AND SHEREADS’ BOOKS TO READ AFTER THE HANDMAID’S TALE“[An] electrifying debut.”—O, The Oprah Magazine “The real-life parallels will make you shiver.”—Cosmopolitan Set in a United States in which 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 … what one woman will do to protect herself and her daughter.
On the day the government decrees that women are no longer allowed more than one hundred words per day, Dr. Jean McClellan is in denial. This can’t happen here. Not in America. Not to her.
Soon women are not permitted to hold jobs. Girls are not taught to read or write. Females no longer have a voice. Before, the average person spoke sixteen thousand words each day, but now women have only one hundred to make themselves heard.
For herself, her daughter, and every woman silenced, Jean will reclaim her voice.
This is just the beginning…not the end.
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I really liked this book because it kept me reading. Expectation and curiosity of knowing the author had intention of me wondering what was next. I didn’t realize it was classified as fantasy . I dont read this genre. It seemed futuristic and I again dont read this genre. In the end the whole story came together. Worth the time to read.
Another prophetic book about how women can expect to be treated by the Government in the not-so-distant future. Will not disappoint!
Thought provoking book. I considered the concept silly at first but the character and plot soon caught my attention and I read Vox rapidly without stopping. Very original, glad I read it.
A fictional, albeit thought-provoking, look at a patriarchal government whose aim is to suppress women in America by removing their ability to communicate.
Not much
Pretty good although some of it got too technical with medical details.
I’m not sure but think I’ve read it. I did buy several books. You seemed to have eliminated the brief vocal of the reader. I don’t hear very well and if the reader is a woman, she is much harder for me to hear. I think the reader can make the book. I have bought most of these because they are westerns. I’m not sure when you are offering some of these whether your system is the same as when I started or not.
I have been having trouble getting several of your books to switch to the next chapter, having to do that by hand sometimes for 20 or 30 chapters.
If you only had 100 words to say a day, what would you say? Me, I’d be as crispy as a piece of bacon. This book reminded me a lot of The Handmaid’s Tale. I enjoyed the science side of how they wanted to come up with the vernica serum. There is such a good mix of problem solving, romance, family and lots of people willing to do anything to five their wives, daughters and granddaughters the chance to speak and have a great life. Great read!
In a world dominated by men and a cult-style religion, women are no longer allowed to hold a job or allowed to speak more than 100 words PER DAY. If they do the repurcussions are swift and painful. Daughters are no longer taught how to read, but instead how to do math, make change for groceries and the importance of keeping house.
When the president’s brother has an accident that affects his brain, Dr. Jean McClellan is called upon to continue her work (pre-male dominated society) to cure his ailment. Something bothers Jean about the situation and the readiness of the lab she’s given access to.
There are other things at play and Jean is all-in with whatever it takes for her daughter, herself and women everywhere.
Well this was certainly not what I expected! It was slow to start but picked up in the middle through the end. The end did feel a tad rushed but I still enjoyed this overall. Definitely worth a read if you enjoy dystopian type books or are wanting to step into this genre.
I haven’t finished this book. I actually found myself snapping and getting really…REALLY angry at my husband and 15 year old son. They hadn’t done anything. So I had to step away from the book. I will finish it, it is a GREAT read, but maybe I need a little less stress in my life before I pick it up again.
Do you ever want to kick your own butt? *palms face* Seriously! Why oh why have I left this book to linger on my kindle for over two years?! Two freaking years, people!! *shakes head* Utter, utter madness.
Coz let me tell you, this story was the easiest five stars EVER!
I need to give special thanks to Hannah and her recent shoutout for buddy readers. Without her who knows *shrugs* how long Vox would have languished on my never-ending TBR pile.
Yet *taps chin*, when I think about it, maybe we’re actually a pair of evil geniuses. Given recent current events, I can’t help thinking that this was the PERFECT time to pick this book up *snorts*.
I don’t even want to contemplate a world in which women were restricted to one hundred words a day! (Add to this the penalty for swearing?! I would quite literally be fu…dged! *smirks*) Unable to read or write. Where our one and only function was to be an army of Little Suzy Homemakers. One word: horror. *shudders* Nope *shakes head*, not happening.
This is the fate that has befallen renowned cognitive linguist, Dr Jean McClellan. For her daughter and future generations to come, Jean will risk it all to break this corrupt system.
The one resounding thought I had whilst reading, which caused the hairs on the back of my neck to stand on end, not to mention the trail of goosebumps, and shivers down my spine, was how completely plausible the storyline felt.
Fast paced, thought provoking, suspenseful – Vox was a thrilling debut which made me rethink my aversion to dystopian themed reads. And that’s saying something!
I think it’s safe to say that this story resonated with me. We each have a voice. Let’s shout/sing it from the rooftops – we will never be silenced.
If you enjoyed “The Handmaid’s Tale,” I bet you’ll find “Vox” just as compelling and utterly terrifying. Yes, it’s a dystopian novel as well, but it’s not too far fetched if you really think about it. Many conservative men really believe (even though they don’t always openly say it) that strict separation of roles into men-the-bread-winners and women-the-home-makers is the ideal and that feminism destroyed the “original” order of things. “Vox” simply takes that belief to the extreme and adds religion to justify it. In “Vox” America, the separation of church and state doesn’t exist any longer and no one virtually cares if you’re an atheist or an agnostic or belong to a different religion – they simply force you into this “Pure” movement or send you to a concentration camp if you dare to disagree with the new order of things. Women’s voices are taken away, in a literal way, turning them into submissive brooding mares and it matters not if a woman holds a double Ph.D. and is a literal scientific genius; her role is still reduced to a mere “mother and wife” until the time comes to utilize her abilities once again. Thankfully, as it always happens with all fascist regimes (and the “Vox” regime is indeed fascist), the Resistance movement gives hope to the oppressed population, and soon, a battle for freedom – freedom for all and not just certain privileged groups – begins. This cautionary tale is a must-read for everyone. I really can’t recommend it highly enough.
So, I admit I was all in on this book. It was fascinating, twisty, scary, and generally well done! Christina Dalcher is an author to watch! I don’t want to give anything away, but this book was awesome.
If you like to be shrilly castigated In this poorly disguise feminist rant, you’ll love this book.
Terrifyingly plausible given the current political climate. Well written.
Updated version of Handmaids Tale. Creepy relevance to today’s politics.
The premise of this book was frightening, particularly since there are people who think women don’t belong in public life. The author’s premise that American society would agree to remove all women from work outside of the home, and all women should be limited to 100 words a day presents a world with its own terrible logic. This is a world I never want to see. Overall it made for a fascinating read.
I read this book in one day. I love the handmaid’s tale and hoped I would like this one also. It was very good and I enjoy a dystopian view of the future. Things like this can happen all too easily if we don’t pay attention to the world. The characters were realistic and I especially enjoyed the relationship between the main character and her son which was very troubled, due to the son’s influences with the current political and religious climate.
Vox is one of those books I IMMEDIATELY wanted to read solely based on the blurb. The idea of a thriller where all females are limited to 100 words per day and the US has reverted back to a solely patriarchal society for the “good of everyone” was something that I knew I needed to read about.
This book was a very interesting one and didn’t let me down. However, it didn’t quite live up to all of my expectations. I’m not sure exactly what it was, but the ending just didn’t feel fully realistic to me. It was a bit rushed and I kept expecting for something else to happen. Overall, I enjoyed the book and would recommend it, but there are also others I would recommend first.
The author leads us down the path of how, exactly, this could actually happen… and you believe it! THAT is talent….