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4.47 AVERAGE
4.47 AVERAGE
Me encantó esta novela gráfica. Al principio no entendía nada pero luego todo se fue aclarando. Me sorprendió la historia y como la autora logró tocar un tema tan delicado como el que trata en este libro. Melinda es una persona temeraria pero a la vez fuerte.
4,5
4,5
Speak was one of my first books I read by Laurie Halse Anderson and it was so moving. When I heard they created a graphic novel I was so excited to read it. The illustrations are out of this world and I’m so thrilled to buy this for my collection at school to share this with 8th grade since this is the last novel they read this school year.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
TW: illustrations of self-harm, rape, depression
Loved the unconventional graphic novel artwork. would have understood the themes without the illustrations, could have done without some scenes.
Loved the unconventional graphic novel artwork. would have understood the themes without the illustrations, could have done without some scenes.
This is the beginning of my adventure with this story. It’s weird because it seems more appropriate to read the original book or watch the movie first. I’ve wanted to read this story for some time now, and I saw this graphic novel at the store and I knew I needed it. I think after I read the original book and watch the movie, I’ll reread this, but overall I enjoyed it. The art was incredible and I am very excited to dive into the source material for this!!
Somehow the graphic novel format made this book new for me. I’ve read the original a few times, and this made me see it in new ways. Another masterpiece by Laurie.
challenging
dark
reflective
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:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
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:
Complicated
My personal goal of reading everything that Emily Carroll has illustrated led me to pick up her graphic novel interpretation of Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak, which was not something I’d normally choose, but I really enjoyed it. Carroll’s artwork made the emotionally heavy material easier to bear somehow- in a way it’s not far off from the spooky material that she usually presents- the same anxiety and fear is there, but directed at human physical and social interactions rather than the supernatural. And the satisfaction of having a loved protagonist find reconnection with her family and community is gratifying.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail
Doesn’t feel personal cause I’ve healed so much since it happened. If I read this in 2015 it would be 5 stars.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Speak was a difficult read as far as context goes, so I understand why so many people were looking to challenge and ban it. Unfortunately what happened to the main character is all too real for so many people. The expression of emotions was lovely and expressive. Well done. Great artistry, and black and white is very fitting. Many triggers so check them before reading. Book was a great depiction of high school students, the changing friendships and fickleness of kids, and biased teachers.