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travelseatsreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
There is not too much I want to say about this book as I really want everyone who reads this to pick it up and experience it for themselves. This graphic novel is something very special and really goes to prove that the genre can be so meaningful and worthwhile.
Within these pages both women's talents combine to convey the sheer breathtaking level of damage that sexual violence has across every aspect of a persons life. The pervading noxious nature of the trauma and damage lingers and crawls through every page within the most striking art work. There are so many points within this graphic novel where I had to put it down and just sit with the intense feelings of rage and devastation it brought and for a book to do that really is something spectacular.
While being an absolutely gut-wrenching read, Speak isn't without hope and really shows the continuous ever changing journey a person goes through after experiencing sexual violence. It is a book I truly believe should be put into everyone's hands in the hope of someday broadening the discussions and understanding of sexual violence and it's impact.
I borrowed this from the library and will be ordering a copy to keep on my shelf, it's something I never do with graphic novels but this is simply so much more. I also hope to read the original novel and Laurie Halse Anderson's memoir Shout in the near future.
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Bullying, Rape, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
anime917's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual assault
bookshelfofbee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Self harm, Toxic friendship, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts
alfiyah's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual harassment, Cursing, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, and Self harm
mimccub's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, and Bullying
ashleycmms's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Moderate: Eating disorder
lobstertelephone's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual harassment, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, and Suicidal thoughts
aoifsdarcy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
kindredbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Self harm