"Speak" is a fiction book but it reads like a non-fiction book. It is about Melinda who starts her freshman year in High School as an outcast. It has to do with a terrible incident that occurred just before school started. She does not speak much, if at all, at school--hence the title of the book. Her observations about High School are dead on! There was a lot of hype about this book and now I see why. This is a great book for teens, but I think anybody would enjoy it. You get into it quick and I had a hard time putting it down. At less than 200 pages, it is a quick read. Well worth reading for sure! The ending is AWESOME!
(Gerard 3/29/09)
(Gerard 3/29/09)
Have you read this one? What did you think of it?
I just reviewed this one also, I agree it is an important book and all teens should read it in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteI like your blog with with the male and female perspective on books. I'm visiting from the Friday 40 and Over blog hop.
ReplyDeleteLaurie Halse Anderson brings the story of a troubled teen to life with her words of gold. The novel has emotion and pain flowing through its veins. I love this novel because everyone can relate to Melinda in one way or another. Th author's descriptions help the reader to enter the mind of Melinda. I would recommend this novel to young adult readers who love to relate to the book they are reading.
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