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Speak is a different kind of book, its unlike any other book I've ever read. Its a story about Melinda Sordino, a freshman in high school, is completely alone. She has no friends, because last year at a party, she called the cops when things got out of hand, resulting in everyone holding a grudge against her. Another reason she has no friends: she doesn't talk. Why? Because at that same party, she was raped by an upperclassman, and she hasn't told anyone... Until the end of the book, when she finally decides to speak up for herself. This is a story all about the reality of high school, and what it feels like to be an outcast. As you read along with this book, you'll feel Melinda's pain, see the world though her eyes, and maybe it'll even change your perspective on the outsiders in your school. I'd give this book a good 4/5 stars.

Not my favourite of the series so far, though still highly enjoyable. The most annoying thing is the time spent rehashing what we know from the previous books, which might be useful for newbies but was more grating to me in this book than in earlier ones. However, once that first chunk of the book is out of the way it picks up and returns to entertainment as usual. I'm highly in favour of the continued marginalisation of Bill, and though I'm still not entirely sold on Quinn, there's enough we don't know about him to keep me interested. One more thing...what's with all the awful clothes? Harris clearly has some taste issues in that department. A green jumpsuit with blue piping? Eww!

My first attempt at a VW novel left me very disappointed; I expected to be an immediate lover of her work, and instead, her writing style left me frustrated and unable to concentrate on the story line or care for the characters. Now that I know what to expect, I'd like to try reading "Mrs. Dalloway" to see if I have a better experience.