Voices by Alan Sullivan (1987)
The novel explores the complexities of human relationships and the power dynamics at play within them. It delves into the inner lives of its characters, revealing their thoughts, feelings, and motivations through a non-linear narrative structure. The story revolves around a group of individuals connected by their experiences with a charismatic figure who has a profound impact on their lives. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that each character's perception of reality is influenced by their unique perspective and emotional state. Through its exploration of human relationships, the novel raises questions about the nature of truth, identity, and the fragility of human connections.
By Alan Sullivan · First published 1987 · Genre: Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller · 171 words
First lines
Serie: The White Canoe And other Verse
My heart within me stirred with a nameless trouble and dread
Of evil that should betide, and a voice in my bosom said:
"What pause from this weary toiling, what end to this endless strife?
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Voices is listed on Textopian as a short story by Alan Sullivan, dated 1987 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Alan Sullivan
- Date: 1987 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Psychological
- Length: 171 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book 'Voices' by Alan Sullivan is primarily a work of fiction, told with invented characters and events.
- Science Fiction — The author utilizes elements of futuristic technology and often speculates on the impact of such technology on humanity, hence categorizing it as science fiction.
- Thriller — The book employs suspense, tension, and excitement as its main narrative elements, often with a high stakes life-and-death situation, categorizing it as a thriller.
- Mystery — The book navigates around a mystery which serves as the major plot, making it fall under the mystery genre.
Tags
Literary Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Mental Health · Psychological Thriller · Mystery · Suspense · Detective Fiction · Crime Fiction · Thriller · Feminist Literature · Gender Studies · Social Commentary