This graphic novel version of Speak just came out this year, and the images compliment Laurie Halse Anderson's story beautifully. Emily Carroll does an excellent job with her artwork and does justice to the love Melinda has for art in the book. One of the things I liked the most about the art is the way that Carroll plays with shadow throughout. Melinda is haunted by what happened to her at that party, and this is portrayed through the shadow of her attacker. Everything works together really well in order to bring this story to another level.

Overall, I absolutely loved this and believe it's a great adaptation of a great book.

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