Reviews - Speak: The Graphic Novel

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Speak: The Graphic Novel

Laurie Halse Anderson

4.47 AVERAGE

shaunasbookshelf's review against another edition

3.75

dark emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Really good! I haven't read the novel so I came into this without any expectations and I think it was really well done. The art style is great but I knew before reading that I would enjoy it because Emily Carroll can do no wrong in my eyes. Good for teen/ya readers especially. It's made me interested to real the novel now and compare them both.

Content Warnings

crayolabird's review against another edition

4.0

I really liked the novel this is based on, Speak is a powerful book about the trauma of sexual assault and the power in finding your voice. This adaptation is VERY well done. The plot is incredibly true to the novel and the art captures the story in a powerful way that I can imagine would really resonate with teens. I'm glad I read it.

dineanddish's review against another edition

5.0

I accidentally picked up the graphic novel version of this book and now that I’ve finished it I can’t imagine reading it any other way. The illustrations along with the words were so incredibly powerful. Heartbreaking, raw, sad and poignant. Just wow. Trigger warning...topics of rape and assault so read with caution. But if you can read it, definitely do.