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4.47 AVERAGE
4.47 AVERAGE
A great adaptation of the original. Made me tear up like the novel did.
A heavy book for a heavy subject matter but one that needs to be talked about.
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
‘Speak’ is a graphic novel that explores the dark and haunting aftermath of being a survivor. It is so very needed in today’s society, the topics discussed may be on the heavier side but they are important nonetheless—there should be more books like this one especially in GN form to help reach younger audiences.
It was an emotional read, watching Mel go through the stages of depression, anxiety and PTSD after her sexual assault. From her just wanting to hide and disappear to being able to stand up and speak for herself; from feeling numb, to finally seeing the light was most empowering.
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Quotes:
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Quotes:
“It takes more to scare me now.”
“If I try hard enough, maybe I can gobble up my whole head and disappear.”
“I wash my face until there is nothing legit of it. No eyes, no nose… no mouth. A slick nothing.”
“The whole point of not talking about it, of silencing the memory, is to make it go away. It won’t.”
“I just need to hang on long enough for my new skin to graft.”
“They don’t even know me. They have no clue what’s in my head.”
“It’s beginning to feel like IT raped my mind, too.”
“I survived.”
“Frozen stillness melts inside me. Shards of ice drip to the floor and vanish int the puddle of sunlight.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A graphic novel usually gets an extra star.
Haunting but an important story.
Haunting but an important story.
It’s been a while since I read the novel but I think this adaptation is excellent and I think the illustration style is just perfect. Very moving.
I know it’s hard but it needs to be talked about.
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes