Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson

66 reviews

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

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

Moderate: Alcohol, Toxic friendship, and Gaslighting

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

sar_a_i's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Self harm

alfiyah's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual harassment, Cursing, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, and Self harm

laura_crowther's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Self harm

confused_art_person's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Mental illness, and Rape

Minor: Self harm

cezzaslibrary's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Self harm, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault

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: 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

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