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In a near-future America, women are restricted to just 100 words a day, a scenario that raises urgent questions about voice and agency. The protagonist, Jean, a neurolinguist, grapples with this extreme limitation, highlighting the chilling implications for society, particularly for the next generation. The narrative resonates powerfully in the context of contemporary movements like #MeToo, emphasizing the critical importance of language. Critics have drawn comparisons to Margaret Atwood's work, noting the unsettling plausibility of the premise. The novel has been described as a futurist thriller that is both intelligent and suspenseful, with a gripping plot that captivates readers. Its provocative themes and crystalline language evoke comparisons to literary giants like Orwell and Huxley, reimagining their insights for the digital age. As a bold and unforgettable debut, it serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of silencing voices and the vital role language plays in our lives. This electrifying tale is not just a work of fiction but a cautionary reflection on the present, urging readers to consider the power of their own words.
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Vox, Christina Dalcher
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2018
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- Titel
- Vox
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Christina Dalcher
- Verlag
- Penguin US
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2018
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 336
- ISBN10
- 1984802496
- ISBN13
- 9781984802491
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Belletristik, Krimi & Thriller, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Wissenschaft, Frauen, USA, Amerikanische Literatur, Feminismus, Dystopie, Forschung, Regierung, Frauenrechte, Unterdrückung, Stille, Armbänder
- Erstveröffentlichung
- 2018
- Originaltitel
- Vox
- Bewertung
- 3,5 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- In a near-future America, women are restricted to just 100 words a day, a scenario that raises urgent questions about voice and agency. The protagonist, Jean, a neurolinguist, grapples with this extreme limitation, highlighting the chilling implications for society, particularly for the next generation. The narrative resonates powerfully in the context of contemporary movements like #MeToo, emphasizing the critical importance of language. Critics have drawn comparisons to Margaret Atwood's work, noting the unsettling plausibility of the premise. The novel has been described as a futurist thriller that is both intelligent and suspenseful, with a gripping plot that captivates readers. Its provocative themes and crystalline language evoke comparisons to literary giants like Orwell and Huxley, reimagining their insights for the digital age. As a bold and unforgettable debut, it serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of silencing voices and the vital role language plays in our lives. This electrifying tale is not just a work of fiction but a cautionary reflection on the present, urging readers to consider the power of their own words.