Review of Voices In Her Head
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Review of Voices In Her Head
The book begins with a tragic car accident that takes the lives of the entire Bates family. The Bates family resided in the same neighborhood as the Dial family, which includes Mr. Michael Dial, his wife Eve Dial, and their children Devin and Nina Dial. Both parents are dedicated to their work, often spending long hours away from home. Devin, the older of the two siblings, keeps busy with activities alongside his friend Jonathan. However, Nina struggles to make friends following the tragic loss of Justin and Ashley Bates.
Nina feels isolated and seeks comfort from her father, who doesn't provide satisfactory answers to her questions about death. Nina discovers that she can communicate with Justin and Ashley's spirits, which she initially sees as an advantage. She enjoys spending time with them and is happy to have them as her companions. She even invites them to join her at school. Gradually, the other kids and her teacher find her behavior rather unsettling. She begins to get bullied for being weird. Justin and Ashley interfere with Nina's thoughts and actions, which lands her in trouble at school and gets serious in high school.
For all these years, her parents have noticed the inconsistencies. Her teacher, Ms. Baines, has also alerted Nina's parents about her peculiar demeanor. Worried about their daughter, they turn to a psychiatrist and a priest for help. Is Nina gifted or cursed? Will she ever be able to live a peaceful life, or will her friends' spirits control her forever? To find out, I recommend reading Voices in Her Head by Nancy A. Davies.
Voices in Her Head blends faith and demons seamlessly in the story of Nina and her family. I appreciate how she draws attention to our detached lives caused by our general ignorance, lack of acceptance of faith, and insufficient quality time with our loved ones and society. Throughout the plot, the author addresses issues like loneliness, depression, anxiety, the absence of real friends, isolation, and unimaginable crimes committed by young children. Sadly, these problems are merely news pieces, with no one addressing the causes or offering remedies. The book makes you pause and contemplate the possible circumstances that give rise to such odd and disturbing behavior. It serves to create awareness and keep us grounded.
After reading the book, I can confidently say that I have nothing negative to say about it. In the beginning, the plot employs fear to instill faith, but the author also explores other facets of faith, giving a more comprehensive view. I must say that Nancy's writing style is engaging and effectively conveys the message. The book's premise, relatable characters, and believable circumstances give the impression that the book may have been inspired by genuine occurrences. Overall, it was a refreshing read with very few errors. I commend the editors for doing a good job. Considering all the above points, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
The use of profanity makes the book unsuitable for all age groups. Nonetheless, the book has takeaways for all ages. Some parts of the book are sensitive, so parents or guardians can convey the message to younger kids as deemed appropriate. Young, impressionable minds are vulnerable and require gentle care and guidance, especially during their formative years. Parents, educators, and society as a whole must remain constantly aware and alert when raising a generation with values that will stay with them forever.
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