Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson

4 reviews

vincef's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Sexual assault, Classism, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, and Bullying

Moderate: Fatphobia, Misogyny, Blood, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Dysphoria, Racism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Xenophobia

siriface's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Body shaming, and Bullying

jaimeberger's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Speak is a book that everyone should read and no one should have to. It's dark and intense and a beautifully done portrayal of adolescent trauma. You connect with the main character, you want to reach through the pages to encourage her, and ultimately you cry with her. I will definitely be reading the full length version of this as well. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Grief, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Body shaming, and Domestic abuse

ell_porritt's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

3.75

the graphic novel was a fast read and i 100% want to read the novel now. the messages behind the book was just amazingly represented (obviously because it was something that happened to the author) but i liked how it wasn’t brushed over, all the trauma and after math that comes with something like this is told in detail. 

most of the characters are dicks and some of the things the main character said were very relatable and some quotes stuck out more than others. i think everyone  should read this book at least once so they can get a better understanding about things like this or what not to do to someone who’s a survivor 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Rape

Minor: Eating disorder, Self harm, Alcohol, Toxic friendship, and Body shaming