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Very powerful. It's pretty hard to read about this young woman's reaction to such a tragic event. I'm not sure that she could really recover as much as she does over the 9 month span of the story. But I would like to think it is possible. Definitely recommended. ( ![]() Excellent novel capturing teenage angst and Melinda's inability to deal with a sexual assault. I haven't read a book this powerful in quite a long time. I cried. It is a dark, but wonderful debut novel. The writing is just perfect, lyrical yet believable as the thoughts of a tormented teenager. I felt like I knew Melinda from the first page, and my heart just ached for her. I also loved the use of vignettes/comments/thoughts to tell the story. Perfection. Course evaluation: Anderson has created a powerful novel about rape and the dramatic effect it can have on someone’s life. Her assessment of high school relationships and cliques is realistic, and teen readers will recognize themselves and their friends in this story. Her narrative style is extremely effective in exploring Melinda’s emotions and increasing depression; her use of small vignettes and snippets of dialogue make the narrative style seem as though Melinda is talking directly to the reader. The use of symbolism throughout the story and Melinda’s strong characterization reflect her increasing depression, fear, and eventual glimpse of hope. Although I would not recommend this book for anybody under the age of 13, I believe that it provides a meaningful and important message about sexual violence among teens and young adults. The main character, a fourteen year old named Melinda, is ostracized by her friends and family after sexually assaulted at a party and calling the police without explanation. Melinda struggles to cope with keeping her trauma hidden when nobody believes she is telling the truth about the assault. Without giving away the ending, I will say that Melinda does eventually feel safe enough to confide in someone about the assault, and finds a way to express her feelings in a safe environment with her art teacher. i absolutely loved thiis book as it showed the horrible ordeal Melinda Sordino had to go through and how much her life changed after she was raped. It is very difficult for victims of rape to speak up and admit what happened not only to the public, but to themselves as well. Melinda was left with no friends after the incident which made it even harder to speak up.
The plot is gripping and the characters are powerfully drawn, but it is its raw and unvarnished look at the dynamics of the high school experience that makes this a novel that will be hard for readers to forget. In her YA fiction debut, Anderson perfectly captures the harsh conformity of high-school cliques and one teen's struggle to find acceptance from her peers. Melinda's sarcastic wit, honesty, and courage make her a memorable character whose ultimate triumph will inspire and empower readers. Anderson expresses the emotions and the struggles of teenagers perfectly. Melinda's pain is palpable, and readers will totally empathize with her. This is a compelling book, with sharp, crisp writing that draws readers in, engulfing them in the story. But the book's overall gritty realism and Melinda's hard-won metamorphosis will leave readers touched and inspired. Laurie Halse Anderson's first novel is a stunning and sympathetic tribute to the teenage outcast. The triumphant ending, in which Melinda finds her voice, is cause for cheering (while many readers might also shed a tear or two). Pertany a aquestes col·leccions editorialsContingut aTé l'adaptació
A traumatic event near the end of the summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school. No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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