Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

44 reviews

inkdrinker2007's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault

Moderate: Bullying and Toxic friendship

Minor: Alcohol and Suicidal thoughts

melist6's review against another edition

emotional informative sad 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Mental illness, and Rape

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Alcohol and Physical abuse

bejeweledmeli's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Alcohol, Sexual assault, and Xenophobia

k31r's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Physical abuse, Self harm, Pedophilia, and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Vomit, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Violence

gabriella_'s review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative sad medium-paced

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

4.0

This was really emotional and had great payoff. I’m glad to finally check it out

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Bullying, Gaslighting, Sexism, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, and Vomit

hauntedantiqueshop's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I think by today’s standards that it’s not anything revolutionary, it’s not a REMARKABLE read. That being said, I’m sure it was a much needed, powerful read when it was released. I think it should be read by middle school/high school aged kids.

also why did EVERYONE have that history teacher? No experience is unique.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship and Rape

Moderate: Self harm

Minor: Alcohol and Racism

helpfulcat's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Rape, and Sexual assault

bookdrunkard78's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Alcohol, Racism, and Bullying

gimmiiie's review against another edition

emotional sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Self harm, Racism, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Cultural appropriation, Bullying, Alcohol, and Abandonment

vibingjaren's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Alcohol and Bullying