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clichemarker's review against another edition
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Rape
soulsbooks23's review against another edition
5.0
Me encantó esta novela gráfica. Al principio no entendía nada pero luego todo se fue aclarando. Me sorprendió la historia y como la autora logró tocar un tema tan delicado como el que trata en este libro. Melinda es una persona temeraria pero a la vez fuerte.
4,5
4,5
reader4evr's review against another edition
5.0
Speak was one of my first books I read by Laurie Halse Anderson and it was so moving. When I heard they created a graphic novel I was so excited to read it. The illustrations are out of this world and I’m so thrilled to buy this for my collection at school to share this with 8th grade since this is the last novel they read this school year.
jjamolibros's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
mj111's review against another edition
4.0
TW: illustrations of self-harm, rape, depression
Loved the unconventional graphic novel artwork. would have understood the themes without the illustrations, could have done without some scenes.
Loved the unconventional graphic novel artwork. would have understood the themes without the illustrations, could have done without some scenes.
moonspluvia's review against another edition
4.0
This is the beginning of my adventure with this story. It’s weird because it seems more appropriate to read the original book or watch the movie first. I’ve wanted to read this story for some time now, and I saw this graphic novel at the store and I knew I needed it. I think after I read the original book and watch the movie, I’ll reread this, but overall I enjoyed it. The art was incredible and I am very excited to dive into the source material for this!!
odurant8's review against another edition
5.0
Somehow the graphic novel format made this book new for me. I’ve read the original a few times, and this made me see it in new ways. Another masterpiece by Laurie.
percys_panda_pillow_pet's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
florizona's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
My personal goal of reading everything that Emily Carroll has illustrated led me to pick up her graphic novel interpretation of Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak, which was not something I’d normally choose, but I really enjoyed it. Carroll’s artwork made the emotionally heavy material easier to bear somehow- in a way it’s not far off from the spooky material that she usually presents- the same anxiety and fear is there, but directed at human physical and social interactions rather than the supernatural. And the satisfaction of having a loved protagonist find reconnection with her family and community is gratifying.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Rape, Self harm, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, and Toxic friendship
blackcatchroniclesx's review against another edition
3.0
Doesn’t feel personal cause I’ve healed so much since it happened. If I read this in 2015 it would be 5 stars.