"Direct Speech" by Felix Philipp Ingold is a fascinating literary experiment that places the complexity of the self-saying at its center. In 77 monologues, various imaginary figures speak, all using the word "I," even though they do not possess a sovereign self. These figures range from monstrous and ghostly beings to everyday objects that speak in the first person. Ingold explores the boundaries and possibilities of individual voice and subjective perspective by illuminating the rhetoric of the self in different contexts. The texts invite reflection on identity and expression, demonstrating how language and role are intertwined. The narratives are both provocative and contemplative, offering deep insights into the human experience and the ways in which we perceive ourselves and others.