Reviews

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

jonisbookquest's review against another edition

4.0

4,5
Uitgebreide review volgt nog.
Krachtig verhaal met een sterke stijl en visualisatie.
Ik moet wel even zeggen dat de hulpbronnen lijst op het einde wat uitgebreider mocht. Nu gaat het enkel over hulp bij seksueel geweld in Nederland. Terwijl Vlaamse mensen het boek natuurlijk ook kunnen lezen en het boek ook wel meer triggers heeft dan enkel seksueel geweld.

cats_22's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

samk2u's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

4.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

mmuutthh's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

I have not read the source novel this is based on, but this "adaptation" was brilliantly effective. As someone who chronically and nervously bites their lips, every line around the main character's mouth was felt by me. There is a theme that is presented -- very explicitly -- near the beginning, and it winds up becoming beautifully visualized and potently enriching by the end, but I couldn't help think it could have been more present in other ways more thoughtout the middle of the book. (Or maybe it was and I just wasn't as focused on it when it wasn't literally being commented on in the text or visually.) 

But yes, I loved the book -- as messy and complicated as it is to say that about a book revolving around the topic of sexual assault. My only other slight criticism is there's moments where it feels like the book was made to be printed in color, and there's some real contrast issues between some of the text and the art. 

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault

izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition

3.0

3.5/5

Finally got around to reading this book. The story was emotional and heartbreaking. I just felt like it dragged in some areas.

lotje84's review against another edition

dark reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.25

grclnntt's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Self harm

kaitlynkuehn03's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense fast-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

4.0

rin_kate_katie's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• 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? It's complicated

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Bullying

the_bibliophiles's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5