Reviews tagging 'Toxic friendship'

Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson

28 reviews

jackelz's review against another edition

dark

“He stole my words from me… but now it’s time to speak.”

Melinda is starting her freshman year of high school friendless, an outcast, because she busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops. Nobody will talk to her, let alone listen to her. But to me, her silence is deafening. 

Throughout the book, Melinda was working on an art project and it was so amazing to see her project come to life through Carroll’s artwork. 

It blows my mind that people want to ban this book and it’s original; by doing so they are continuing to silence women and their stories. Everyone needs to read this book. 

“Speak up for yourself, we want to know what you have to say.”

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

bookshelfofbee's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship

mimccub's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

ashleycmms's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Eating disorder

jodierose14's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

f1yh1gh's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

lobstertelephone's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

aoifsdarcy's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship