Speak

I have just finished this fantastic novel, Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson, an award winning author and has written many novels such as Theimpossible knife of memory, Winter girls, and Fever 1793. In each story she writes, she talks about the depression stages a teenage girl. This story has something that every girl can relate to.

This story takes place when Melinda, the main character in our story, first starts high school as a freshman with no friends, due to a certain incident that happened over the summer. When no one supports her, she finds herself happiest alone, locked in her room, with a blade. With failing grades, personal problems, and friend issues, Melinda notices her love of art, as a place to escape her problems and a search for inspiration.

I was actually very pleased with this novel. I thought it was very entertaining, and was very deep. I, personally, actually found certain parts in this novel that I could relate to, and I'm sure you can relate to as well. Although, I would recommend this book for pre-teen and up. Due to language and adult acts. Other than that, I definitely recommend this book. Read Speak, and join Melinda on her rough, and sorrow journey through high school.

Book Review by Lindsay E.