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Speak by Louisa HallNew York Times Book Review Aug. 24, 2015
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Speak by Louisa Hall review - Machines Fulfill Yearning for Human ConnectionGuardian July 21, 2015
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Speak Asks Hard Questions about Communication and TechnologyNPR July 8, 2015
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In 'Speak' Distinct Voices from Distinct Eras Ponder Human ConnectionLA Times, July 17, 2015
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The Rumpus Interview with Louisa HallThe Rumpus Dec. 2, 2015
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