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Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson

40 reviews

mimccub's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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ihaveaproblem's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional informative sad tense slow-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? It's complicated

4.75

omg yes. i only read if you know that you are %100 ready to face these topics 
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f1yh1gh's review against another edition

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

3.5

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lobstertelephone's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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zoweee's review against another edition

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emotional sad 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? It's complicated

4.75

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sonshinelibrarian's review against another edition

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4.0

I read the novel years ago but remembered the basics. It translates so well into graphic novel form, but it's rough. It's tough subject matter and definitely could have some triggers for people who have gone through any similar experiences. I love Emily Carroll's work in general. However, I did have one issue. While I understand there were stylistic choices to get the feeling across, some of the passages were really hard to read because of how similar gradient colors were. I can't imagine trying to read it if I had any sort of sight challenges. Dark grey on black is not friendly.

Beautiful graphic novel, important message, not always the most inclusive art-wise.
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aoifsdarcy's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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field_of_books's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

The illustrations capture the main characters trauma so vividly and accurately. 
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pamreads's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

5.0

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nxclx's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was extremely well drawn and written, with an impactful message.
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