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Dana DesJardins It wasn't similar to the Handmaid's Tale; it WAS the Handmaid's Tale, including the young daughter, the shaming rituals, and the sassy lesbian activis…moreIt wasn't similar to the Handmaid's Tale; it WAS the Handmaid's Tale, including the young daughter, the shaming rituals, and the sassy lesbian activist.
She added a hot Italian lover with his own cappuccino machine though.(less)

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Are there any trigger warnings with this book? I love dystopian fic but certain themes I try to stay away from...

Paul If you get upset by themes involving community or society that is undesirable or frightening then you should probably stay away from dystopian literat…moreIf you get upset by themes involving community or society that is undesirable or frightening then you should probably stay away from dystopian literature.(less)

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am i able to reed free online?

Christina Dalcher Author here. When a person reads a book for free online (one supplied online illegally), it really doesn't help the author at all, or the publisher an…moreAuthor here. When a person reads a book for free online (one supplied online illegally), it really doesn't help the author at all, or the publisher and agent who have put lots of their time and energy into creating and selling a book. I'd recommend going to your nearest public library and borrowing the book for free. If your library doesn't have a copy, you can always talk to the circulation director and request it! (less)

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Ok, maybe a stupid question... Why is the title VOX? What did I miss?

Rebekah Vox means "voice".
The book is about the literal loss of women's voices as well as figuratively, the reluctance to use one's voice to speak out which …moreVox means "voice".
The book is about the literal loss of women's voices as well as figuratively, the reluctance to use one's voice to speak out which led to things going downhill ("The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" is quoted a few times).(less)

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