Shout Review

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 Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson is the prequel we never knew we needed to her famous book, Speak. Anderson bares her soul in this bibliographical free verse novel. A young Laurie watches her father tormented by memories of WWII, her mother's inability to speak up about cruelty, and Laurie's own inspiration for Speak, the rape she suffered at the hands of a teenage boy.

Shout is brutally honest and is an interesting look into a young mind dealing with adult issues. Teens will be able to relate to Anderson’s difficulty navigating high school life and her crippling doubt about herself. However, the free-verse form is a little tired and confusing, which detracts from the work.

3 out of 4 stars

Anderson, L., 2019. Shout. Viking Books for Young Readers.



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