bcca's review
2.0
It felt like a lot was missing and that I needed to have read a series before reading this.
rikke_bay's review
3.0
It has potential to be very good if it was made to a novel rather than a short story. It is too fast and a bit confusing, but I think you wouldn't be confused if it was longer, so it was more well-explaned. But I really like the setting and as said: I think it has potential as a novel!
courtermomof5's review
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ornella711's review
3.0
It was an interesting concept, would have liked to see it more developed. A short but captivating story.
carriekellenberger's review
3.0
This was a terrific short story that was well written with beautiful prose. I'm not a fan of short stories, but this story about a prisoner named Errik who is imprisoned for using his voice is quite powerful. It's a fantasy tale about a man who has lived in a dark cell for many years, but things change when a young girl with a sweet voice is imprisoned in the cell next to his.
Voices in this world are dangerous, thus no speaking or singing is allowed, but once the young girl starts to sing, Erikk begins to remember who he is and is willing to suffer the consequences to let his voice be heard.
I would read more of this author's work. It's hard to tell a full story with a limited word count, but Rae Carson does an exceptional job with Dangerous Voices.
Voices in this world are dangerous, thus no speaking or singing is allowed, but once the young girl starts to sing, Erikk begins to remember who he is and is willing to suffer the consequences to let his voice be heard.
I would read more of this author's work. It's hard to tell a full story with a limited word count, but Rae Carson does an exceptional job with Dangerous Voices.
lorihenrich2021's review
3.0
This was an interesting short story. People with musical ability are put away in prison because their muses can cause things to happen. Especially if two or more are together.
vera_ann's review
1.0
I suppose it was a well written short story.
I didn't feel like I could get into this, understand it, or care.
I didn't feel like I could get into this, understand it, or care.
jimig83's review
4.0
A great short story that might take you a couple of read throughs to completely understand.
We find Errik, who seems to have spent a few years in jail, gains a new friend...who turns out to be just what he needs.
Great plot idea and even better execution, this short book is well written and has good dialogue between the characters.
We find Errik, who seems to have spent a few years in jail, gains a new friend...who turns out to be just what he needs.
Great plot idea and even better execution, this short book is well written and has good dialogue between the characters.