[Make No Sound's] chief weaknesses lie in two areas: a lack of character credibility, and a distortion of the deeply-felt roots of Hawaiian mythology. Melody's swift changes of feeling toward her family and her belief that she is Pele's sister are unconvincing. Also, the other characters appear one-dimensional. Although the legends themselves are summarized with some accuracy, having those around Melody denouncing the tales as unscientific ignores the complex interweaving of mythological beliefs and reality in modern Hawaii.