Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson

5 reviews

jaimeberger's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Speak is a book that everyone should read and no one should have to. It's dark and intense and a beautifully done portrayal of adolescent trauma. You connect with the main character, you want to reach through the pages to encourage her, and ultimately you cry with her. I will definitely be reading the full length version of this as well. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Grief, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Body shaming, and Domestic abuse

alfiyah's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual harassment, Cursing, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, and Self harm

ashleycmms's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship, and Violence

Moderate: Eating disorder

cinzuxatur's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

tin_squid's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Self harm, and Rape