Speak is a 2015 novel by Louisa Hall.[1] It is her second novel, after The Carriage House. The novel was well received.[2] The novel was inspired by a story in the New York Times.[3][4]
Author | Louisa Hall |
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Language | English |
Genre | Literary Fiction, Science fiction |
Publisher | Ecco Books |
Publication date | 2015 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
ISBN | 978-0-06-239119-3 |
Reception
editThe novel received praise from critics. The plot was compared favorably with the work of David Mitchell.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Dean, Michelle (21 July 2015). "Speak by Louisa Hall review – machines fulfill yearning for human connection". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ^ Schaub, Michael (8 July 2015). "'Speak' Asks Hard Questions About Communication And Technology". NPR. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ^ Dominus, Susan (7 March 2012). "What Happened to the Girls in Le Roy". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ^ NPR Staff (4 July 2015). "If Robots 'Speak,' Will We Listen? Novel Imagines A Future Changed By AI". NPR. Retrieved 27 July 2015.