Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson

Speak: The Graphic Novel

Laurie Halse Anderson with Emily Carroll (Illustrator)

384 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Resonant and fiercely authentic. This timely, critically acclaimed and award-winning modern classic is now a powerful graphic novel.Melinda is an outcast at Merryweather High. Something happened over the summer - something bad - and now nobody wil...

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Moods

emotional 87%
sad 72%
dark 67%
reflective 44%
challenging 33%
tense 29%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 21%
informative 8%
funny 6%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 32%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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