No Living Voice
Living Voice is a novel by Thomas Street Millington that follows the story of a young man named John, who is struggling to find his place in the world. After a traumatic event in his childhood, John has been living a life of isolation and loneliness. He is desperate to find a way to connect with the world around him, but he is afraid of the consequences of opening up to others. John's journey takes him to a small town in the Midwest, where he meets a variety of people who help him to find his voice. Through his interactions with these people, John begins to understand the importance of relationships and how they can help him to heal. He also learns to accept himself and his past, and to move forward with his life. Living Voice is a story of hope and redemption, and of finding the courage to face the world and to live life to its fullest. It is a story of learning to love and be loved, and of finding the strength to overcome the obstacles that life throws at us.
By Thomas Street Millington · First published 1906 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Coming of Age, Adventure · 4,044 words
First lines
'How do you account for it?'
'I don't account for it at all. I don't pretend to understand it.'
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Thomas Street Millington
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Coming of Age, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 4,044 words
- Structure: 1 section, 121 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young man's journey to adulthood, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Coming of Age — The book follows the protagonist's journey to adulthood, making it a coming of age story.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery, encountering many obstacles and adventures along the way.
- Romance — The protagonist falls in love with a woman he meets on his journey, making it a romantic story.
Tags
mystery · suspense · thriller · literary fiction · psychological · dark · isolation · human condition · narrative style · character study · emotional depth · existential themes