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4.47 AVERAGE
4.47 AVERAGE
dark
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
incredible illustrated version of Laurie Halse Anderson’s speak. the artwork made me feel and connect deeply with melinda and put me through the emotions she was feeling. makes me wanna reread the novel + rewatch the movie. a strong 4 stars!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Racism
dark
fast-paced
I first read Speak when I was 13 or 14 and it made a huge impact on me. I reread it when I was 16 or 17 and it had an even bigger impact and has stayed with me. I was so excited when my coworker told me that Emily Carroll had a new graphic novel. When I found out that it was a graphic version of a book that had such an impact on my life I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. Anderson’s story is heartbreaking and powerful and Carroll was the perfect person to bring it to life with her incredible art work. Now I feel like I need to read the novel again.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An absolutely stunning combination of a great novel with darkly moving illustrations. Overall, I think SPEAK is one of the best adapted graphic novels I’ve seen, especially coming from a YA classic.
Covering the year of a life of a sexually assaulted girl who has kept her silence about the triggering event, SPEAK is absolutely gut-wrenching and so important for every teen to read. It speaks hard truths about how educational dynamics impact the weight that teenage victims of sexual assault.
Covering the year of a life of a sexually assaulted girl who has kept her silence about the triggering event, SPEAK is absolutely gut-wrenching and so important for every teen to read. It speaks hard truths about how educational dynamics impact the weight that teenage victims of sexual assault.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Speak: The Graphic Novel is a YA, graphic novel interpretation of the Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak
Things You'll Find:
*Discussion of sexual assault*
*Multiple metaphorical representations of trauma and the healing process*
Those who are familiar with Speak know the story and the summary; it's about a teenage girl who is assaulted at a party and afterwards calls the police, which effectively ends the party and turns her classmates and friends against her.
I remember this book being very popular when I was a teenager and the movie they made was released when I was in middle school. Ultimately, it's a hard book to read because of the content, but still a good read for those that choose to pick it up. I definitely like that it's now available in this graphic novel format; I found it much easier to digest, but still impactful. Overall, I'm hoping this trend of re-releasing classics or popular novels as graphic novels continues.
Things You'll Find:
*Discussion of sexual assault*
*Multiple metaphorical representations of trauma and the healing process*
Those who are familiar with Speak know the story and the summary; it's about a teenage girl who is assaulted at a party and afterwards calls the police, which effectively ends the party and turns her classmates and friends against her.
I remember this book being very popular when I was a teenager and the movie they made was released when I was in middle school. Ultimately, it's a hard book to read because of the content, but still a good read for those that choose to pick it up. I definitely like that it's now available in this graphic novel format; I found it much easier to digest, but still impactful. Overall, I'm hoping this trend of re-releasing classics or popular novels as graphic novels continues.
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Rape
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual assault
Minor: Racism