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zombiezami's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
As powerful as the original, if not more so, with the illustrations.
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Cursing
Minor: Eating disorder and Racism
jaimeberger's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
Speak is a book that everyone should read and no one should have to. It's dark and intense and a beautifully done portrayal of adolescent trauma. You connect with the main character, you want to reach through the pages to encourage her, and ultimately you cry with her. I will definitely be reading the full length version of this as well.
Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Grief, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Body shaming, and Domestic abuse
kbucheit's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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
3.0
Graphic: Rape, Self harm, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Bullying and Grief
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