Title: Powerfully Written
Product review: Speak was nothing less than extraordinary. Anderson wrote a powerful, compelling novel in a contemporary style. Her bold use of sequence and emotion that comes through Melinda give you a sense that you are standing right in front of her, watching the entire story play out. It is no wonder that the list is quite long for all of the awards and recognitions this book has received. I think it deserves 5 out of 5 stars, because I find very few faults in this book. There is no lack of description or character revelations.Not only does Speak raise awareness of date rape victims, it sheds light on the social pressures of sex in high schools. The author highlighted specific points such as her losing her friends due to her standing up and calling the police that broke up the party in which she was raped by a guy three years her senior. Not only that, but the pressures of her home life with her parents not being there for her. Melinda becomes reclusive, her only outlet is painting.
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