Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

13 reviews

abbyycadabbyy's review against another edition

slow-paced

1.0

     I didn’t like this book to say the least. I read it but I wasn’t really comprehending it. I just finished it yesterday and I don’t remember much…

     I kinda was hoping at the end she would start dating her lab partner but of course it’s not a romance book. 

     I don’t really have much to say other then, I was relieved to be done with this book. 

     I will be unhauling this book and I will never recommend it anyone. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Racism, and Xenophobia

sybilljynx's review against another edition

dark emotional sad

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Self harm, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, and Violence

Minor: Racism, Animal death, and Xenophobia

schorlett's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual violence, Bullying, Self harm, Mental illness, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, and Alcohol

wends_nblw's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

Loved David, everyone else not so much. A good book for teens going through similar issues. Freshman me needed this, but I read it 5 years too late LOL. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Bullying, Adult/minor relationship, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Self harm, Xenophobia, Ableism, and Racism

sarahrosea's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, Mental illness, Rape, and Sexual assault

Minor: Sexism, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, and Misogyny

orchidd's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense 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

reading the reviews on this site for this book reveals the persistent need for this book to exist. i applaud the author’s trust of teenagers to handle difficult content. i found this book a very quick read but one that will stay with me for a while. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Self harm, Sexual assault, Body shaming, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, and Mental illness

Moderate: Racism and Fatphobia

madradstarchild's review against another edition

challenging inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Vomit, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Mass/school shootings, Blood, Alcohol, Self harm, Eating disorder, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Racism, Misogyny, and Fatphobia

ksheaffs's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Bullying and Toxic friendship

Minor: Racism, Cultural appropriation, and Xenophobia

loxeletters's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness

Moderate: Xenophobia, Self harm, Racism, Suicide, Confinement, and Gaslighting

Minor: Abortion, Animal death, Sexism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Blood

isabelvillxgas's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Rape, Sexual assault, and Gaslighting

Minor: Xenophobia and Racism