Comments on: Review: Speak, Laurie Halse Anderson

By: Becky at "One Literature Nut"

Becky at "One Literature Nut" — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:15:04 +0000

Anderson's books really get me in ways I can't explain. Like you said, they touch on things that teens need to discuss or at least consider. I actually haven't read this one yet, but have it at home. I'll have to move it up on my list! .-= Becky at "One Literature Nut"´s last blog ..Review: Truly, Madly by Heather Webber =-.

By: rhapsodyinbooks

rhapsodyinbooks — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:08:41 +0000

I was going to try to read one of Anderson's books because they are so popular, but when I looked at the descriptions, every one sounded very depressing! ...which is not to say that they aren't good or that they aren't authentic evocations of that time of one's life, but I think I'd rather not be reminded! :--) .-= rhapsodyinbooks´s last blog ..Black History Month: February 14, 1818 – Birthday of Frederick Douglass =-.

By: Dana

Dana — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:59:33 +0000

Speak was one of my favorite books as a teenager, so I'm glad you liked it! I think the only other book I've read by her was Fever 1793, which wasn't as good. .-= Dana´s last blog ..Nanny Returns by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus =-.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:48:01 +0000

I thought this was a great book too! I loved that Melinda found her inner strength and became a survivor instead of a victim.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:32:39 +0000

Yeah, being a teenager really sucked. That's why I never want to teach high school. .-= heidenkind´s last blog ..Addicted to Blogs =-.

By: Nymeth

Nymeth — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:58:27 +0000

My heart definitely did break too. Looking back now, the extent of teenage cruelty really surprises and appals me. I'm so glad that phase of my life is over! .-= Nymeth´s last blog ..Uncle Silas by Sheridan Le Fanu =-.

By: Julie P.

Julie P. — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:37:56 +0000

I read SPEAK a few weeks ago and thought it was excellent. Great review! .-= Julie P.´s last blog ..Guest Review: Water =-.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:37:50 +0000

I read this one a few months ago and, like you said, it's very affecting. It's impossible not to feel sorrow for what Melinda went through. .-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Book Review: Eating the Dinosaur =-.

By: Beth F

Beth F — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:31:35 +0000

I loved Wintergirls and have always meant to read more of Anderson's books. She is a powerful writer and seems to tackle difficult subjects. .-= Beth F´s last blog ..Spotlight On . . . Judith Moffett =-.