Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

224 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Speak up for yourself--we want to know what you have to say. A timeless novel about consent and finding the courage to speak up for yourself, the twentieth anniversary edition of the classic novel that has spoken to so many young adults now includ...

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Moods

emotional 88%
sad 72%
dark 67%
reflective 43%
challenging 32%
tense 31%
inspiring 23%
hopeful 21%
informative 9%
funny 6%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 32%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.01

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