tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133324887867280534.post3648297257033177561..comments2023-08-23T11:27:41.336-04:00Comments on Tia's Book Musings: "Speak" by Laurie Halse AndersonTiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15334016706182776266noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133324887867280534.post-79369340743002870322012-03-05T01:02:13.074-05:002012-03-05T01:02:13.074-05:00SPEAK is about issues that are both controversial ...SPEAK is about issues that are both controversial and significant involving the young adults today. The average teenager would read and immediately relate with most of the problems faced by each of the students attending Merryweather High. The school, which in the book is thick with clicks, awkward teachers, and teenagers struggling to fit in, is an atmosphere typical to many high schools in America. Melinda Sordino reveals each of these attributes through her descriptions of her everyday experiences while at school. Anderson's work truly digs into Melinda's soul and presents, in an accurately modern way, the fears, insecurities, and doubts of a young girl who desperately wants to speak up about her problem, yet feels that no one truly cares to listen.Portugalhttp://born2beperfect.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com