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October 10, 2004

Speak

by Laurie Halse Anderson

I read this book after it was reccomended to me by someone. It is targeted for teenagers, but I still enjoyed reading it because it reminded me what it was like when I was a teen. Aaaaand, also it gave me a little insight to what kids might be reading these days.

Melinda is the main character. She hardly talks because (spoiler ahead) she was raped by a senior. She has no friends and hardly any confidence. I could relate to her sort of in her eating habits and such. In the end, Melinda finds courage. I liked the book pretty well. It was short, though I wish I had more info on her former and later life.

Good book, I'm not sure if I would read it again or not. Nor am I sure I'd reccomend it to a young girl. I guess it's a pretty popular book, but...eh. I don't think I'd add it to my child's "Must Read" list.

Date Finished: November 13, 2000