Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

23 reviews

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

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

ivy_is_sleepy17's review against another edition

informative tense fast-paced

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

2.0

Many questions. I’d like to have read more about the consequences of Andy’s actions and a more magical ending other that Melinda completed an art project. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Violence

bella_t_16's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Self harm

te_ss_i's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Cursing, Ableism, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Grief

phantasmfiend's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts

maddy_rose21's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, 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

hansenillustrations's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Toxic friendship, and Stalking