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A review by ihateprozac
Whisper by Lynette Noni
4.0
Whisper tells the story of Jane Doe. Jane has been imprisoned and tested on in a secret government facility for two years, and despite the pain she’s endured, has not uttered a single word since being admitted. One day Jane’s world changes and she discovers exactly what the facility was meant to do.
I set my expectations low for this one. Based on the cover and blurb I was expecting a generic government/science based dystopian, and given my recent experience with Akarnae I wasn’t expecting much from the writing style. I’m happy to report that I was pleasantly surprised on all counts!
The concept was far different from what I’d anticipated and it was really well executed! There’s a strong current of mystery pervading the novel, and even when the protagonist is clued in on a certain aspect of the world, it’s clear that there’s still so much more hiding behind the curtain. It’s not just a case of “oh plot twist the government is terrible and here’s this big secret the facility is hiding, we've been depending on you to overthrow our totalitarian overloads” - there’s a richer history and mythology to the world Noni has created.
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Overall: I can’t say more without spoiling the story, but this was an all round enjoyable read! There’s a strong element of mystery that’s executed really well, and it’s wonderful to see that Noni’s writing has improved exponentialy since Akarnae. It's not one of those mindblowing books that will stay with me for decades, but I absolutely devoured Whisper and it was a super fun weekend read.
I set my expectations low for this one. Based on the cover and blurb I was expecting a generic government/science based dystopian, and given my recent experience with Akarnae I wasn’t expecting much from the writing style. I’m happy to report that I was pleasantly surprised on all counts!
The concept was far different from what I’d anticipated and it was really well executed! There’s a strong current of mystery pervading the novel, and even when the protagonist is clued in on a certain aspect of the world, it’s clear that there’s still so much more hiding behind the curtain. It’s not just a case of “oh plot twist the government is terrible and here’s this big secret the facility is hiding, we've been depending on you to overthrow our totalitarian overloads” - there’s a richer history and mythology to the world Noni has created.
The
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system of superpowers described in the novel was really interesting, and I look forward to seeing how the different types of Speakers can wield their abilities. I also enjoyed the characters and how real they felt; the dialogue never feels forced or overly dramatic, each conversation is filled with mannerisms and nuances that reflect the way people actually talk in the real world. Cami, Enzo, Kael, and Landon actually feel like people I know, which is not something I can often say about fictional characters.Overall: I can’t say more without spoiling the story, but this was an all round enjoyable read! There’s a strong element of mystery that’s executed really well, and it’s wonderful to see that Noni’s writing has improved exponentialy since Akarnae. It's not one of those mindblowing books that will stay with me for decades, but I absolutely devoured Whisper and it was a super fun weekend read.