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Christina Dalcher
Vox
Synopsis
In a near-future America, Dr. Jean McClellan faces a terrifying new reality when women are limited to speaking only one hundred words a day. As this oppressive decree escalates, stripping women of their jobs, education, and fundamental rights, Jean realizes the fight for her voice is a fight for all women. She must find a way to resist and reclaim what has been taken, not just for herself and her daughter, but for every silenced woman.
Genres
Characters
Dr. Jean McClellanProtagonist
Frequently asked questions
Does Vox have a film or TV adaptation?
Vox was optioned for a television series by AMC, with Christina Dalcher attached as an executive producer. The project was announced shortly after the book's publication.
Is Vox a standalone novel?
Vox is a standalone novel with a complete narrative arc. While it explores themes that could be expanded, the story of Jean McClellan and the immediate conflict resolves within this single book.
What inspired Christina Dalcher to write Vox?
Christina Dalcher has stated that the political climate and discussions around women's rights in the mid-2010s, particularly the Women's March, were significant inspirations for the novel's premise and themes.