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vibingjaren's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Alcohol and Bullying
mementomori04's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual violence, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Minor: Ableism, Blood, and Toxic friendship
classicpseudonym's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
the themes of this book and the narrative it portrays of a young survivor of sexual assault are so incredibly important for readers of all ages to see reflected in literature. that being said, i felt like this book lacked a certain level of depth that i appreciate within the plot and characters in novels. this didn't detract from melinda's narrative or the overall significance of this book - it may actually be better that the target audience for this book is younger so that younger readers can begin to understand the reality and effects of sexual assault on those who have experienced it. however, the book - at times - just didn't make me want to keep reading like other ya novels have.
but overall, this novel is very well done!! i love how melinda's character vocalizes her thoughts throughout the text, but always in her head instead of out loud - an effective way to portray the lives of those whose voices have been silenced. in addition, melinda's thoughts felt very real/raw, and many readers (myself included) may be able to relate to her feelings.
anyway, give this book a read if you get the chance! :))
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Toxic friendship
Minor: Alcohol
danileah07's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Graphic: Bullying and Rape
Moderate: Self harm and Toxic friendship
Minor: Alcohol
riozul's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, and Bullying
Moderate: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Animal death, Gaslighting, Ableism, and Xenophobia
rileepickle's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Rape, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Mental illness
jinx_mars's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Bullying, and Rape
Moderate: Alcohol and Toxic friendship
hannahhicken's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Toxic friendship, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Cursing, Grief, Self harm, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Rape, and Toxic relationship
kodi_rae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
While I’d like to think society has grown a bit since Speak was first published, I’m glad it still exists and can maybe provide validation and healing to those who need it. Does anyone else remember the movie with a young Kristen Stewart? Maybe I’ll pay that a visit too.
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Bullying, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Rape, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Self harm, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Blood
schorlett's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Violence, Sexual violence, Bullying, Self harm, Mental illness, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, and Alcohol