A review by helenfarch
Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson

challenging dark emotional hopeful 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

5.0


If you think graphic novels are just for kids, then read this book.


This is the graphic novel version of the award-winning YA novel of the same name.


Melinda is an outcast at Merryweather High. She is an outcast after she called the cops about an end-of-summer party she was at. But no-one asks why she called the cops and Melinda isn't saying.


In fact, Melinda isn't saying anything at all. As the year goes on she continues to withdraw into herself at school and at home. It is only in Art class that she feels she has a way to express herself.


But, when confronted by the seemingly perfect senior student, the boy who raped her at that party, Melinda finally finds her voice and she shouts her truth for all to hear.


Powerful, emotional, traumatic, this graphic novel has it all.
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