Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

154 reviews

hotdoglover05's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dysphoria, Bullying, Mental illness, Rape, and Self harm

andrewhatesham's review against another edition

emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, Blood, Rape, Self harm, and Sexual violence

bluebellpickles's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Rape, Self harm, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Ableism, Blood, Bullying, Gaslighting, Racial slurs, and Violence

my3bb8's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• 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: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Bullying, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Self harm

lilalhreads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, and Bullying

jinx_mars's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Bullying, and Rape

Moderate: Alcohol and Toxic friendship

kara_giffo2434's review against another edition

inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, Rape, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

zero_sjl's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? No

3.5

This is a book I wish I'd had the chance to read in high school, but glad I read it at all. This should be required reading in high schools. Such an important topic.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault

Minor: Bullying

hannahhicken's review against another edition

emotional inspiring tense medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Toxic friendship, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Cursing, Grief, Self harm, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Rape, and Toxic relationship

ollie77777's review against another edition

dark emotional sad

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Self harm, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

Minor: Animal death, Racism, and Xenophobia