A review by emmaiswriting
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

An unforgettable story of a girl who was raped at a party and forever hated afterward, vowing to never speak, because she nobody cares to listen. This is a story of realization and hope, as the 14-year-old Melina strives to understand the context of the traumatizing night of the party. 
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