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Speak (Hall novel)

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Speak
First edition
AuthorLouisa Hall
LanguageEnglish
GenreLiterary Fiction, Science fiction
PublisherEcco Books
Publication date
2015
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (hardback & paperback)
ISBN978-0-06-239119-3

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]

Reception

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The novel received praise from critics. The plot was compared favorably with the work of David Mitchell.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Dean, Michelle (July 21, 2015). "Speak by Louisa Hall review – machines fulfill yearning for human connection". The Guardian. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
  2. ^ Schaub, Michael (July 8, 2015). "'Speak' Asks Hard Questions About Communication And Technology". NPR. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
  3. ^ Dominus, Susan (March 7, 2012). "What Happened to the Girls in Le Roy". The New York Times. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
  4. ^ NPR Staff (July 4, 2015). "If Robots 'Speak,' Will We Listen? Novel Imagines A Future Changed By AI". NPR. Retrieved July 27, 2015.