dawn_chen 's review for:

Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson

4.0

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This is a powerful exploration of surviving the consequences of sexual assault. The art is absolutely brilliant, the colouring is sharp and effective. The writing is lyrical and are some of the most beautiful metaphors/imagery I've read in books, let alone a graphic novel. I do wish the ending was given more time to wrap up, though. Especially after everything the protagonist has gone through, it felt rushed.