lindsaynicole27 's review for:

Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson

4.75

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad 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: Yes

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I remember reading this book as part of my high school curriculum and loving it. This graphic novel version hits the same yet so different. The visuals used to depict the rape and negative thoughts of the main character are so gut punching. It felt visceral. I would have loved an ending where we see everyone find out she was raped and that's why she's been silent and failing classes.