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anindanr_ 's review for:
Speak: The Graphic Novel
by Laurie Halse Anderson
⚠ Trigger Warning & Spoiler: Sexual Assault, self-harm, PTSD⚠
This book was originally released in 1999, it was then awarded for its portrayal of the trauma and was used by some English teachers to teach students about sexual assault. It was adapted to a movie in 2004 and then adapted again into a graphic novel in 2019.
I haven't read the original book nor have I watch the movie but I still feel how powerful this book is. The story is fully focused on Melinda's story and it is painful as it is important. Her narration feels very authentic yet witty with some dry humor. What she went through sometimes hurts to see but don't let it stop you from reading the book (unless it can be triggering to you).
The graphic is amazing and it captures the scene and emotions perfectly. Everything that happens feels so raw and haunting. The only downside is because it's a graphic novel, Melinda's narration seemed to be less than it should be, but the illustrations definitely help with that. So read this book if you can and let it Speak to you.
This book was originally released in 1999, it was then awarded for its portrayal of the trauma and was used by some English teachers to teach students about sexual assault. It was adapted to a movie in 2004 and then adapted again into a graphic novel in 2019.
I haven't read the original book nor have I watch the movie but I still feel how powerful this book is. The story is fully focused on Melinda's story and it is painful as it is important. Her narration feels very authentic yet witty with some dry humor. What she went through sometimes hurts to see but don't let it stop you from reading the book (unless it can be triggering to you).
The graphic is amazing and it captures the scene and emotions perfectly. Everything that happens feels so raw and haunting. The only downside is because it's a graphic novel, Melinda's narration seemed to be less than it should be, but the illustrations definitely help with that. So read this book if you can and let it Speak to you.