Speak
Speak
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
United States • Near Future
2015
Adult
18+ years
840L
Super Short Summary
Speak by Louisa Hall weaves together multiple storylines across different time periods to explore the development and impact of artificial intelligence. Through diary entries, letters, and interview transcripts, the novel examines how human relationships with AI evolve, the ethical ramifications, and the quest for connection in a technologically driven world.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Emotional
Informative
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Speak by Louisa Hall is praised for its innovative narrative structure, weaving together multiple voices across different timelines. Critics appreciate the novel's exploration of artificial intelligence and human connection, though some find the transitions between narratives disjointed. Overall, its thought-provoking themes and emotional depth resonate with readers.
Who Should Read Speak?
Readers who enjoy philosophical explorations of AI and human connection in novels like Ishiguro's Klara and the Sun or McEwan's Machines Like Me would appreciate Hall's Speak. The book interweaves narratives across time to examine voice and consciousness, appealing to fans of speculative fiction and literary thought experiments.
5,008 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
336
Novel • Fiction
United States • Near Future
2015
Adult
18+ years
840L
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