![]() In addition to this, I loved all of the beautiful language and metaphors that Anderson sprinkled throughout the story. I also feel like this book would be a tough sell to a younger, weaker reader. ![]() It was great for developing my own reading skills, but bad for my enjoyment and full comprehension if I didn’t feel like analyzing in the moment. It did force me to think more critically, though… which is kind of good. ![]() I truly don’t get free verse and how it can be considered poetry… but whatever. This allowed the reading of her intensely personal memoir to feel comfortable, not like I was invading on something that wasn’t meant for me, but like I was being invited in.Īs expected going into this novel, I really struggled with the free verse style of writing. It felt like I was having a conversation with an old friend about their life. ![]() I really connected with Laurie throughout the entire novel. In this memoir, Laurie opens up the story of her life and shares several life-changing experiences, including her rape, her mentally ill family members, and her experiences surrounding the publication of the world-famous novel, Speak. However, what most people don’t know is that that book was, largely, based on her own personal experiences. Summary: Chances are, if you’ve heard of Laurie Halse Anderson, it’s because of the book Speak. ![]()
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