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This is such an incredibly powerful book. I first read it relatively shortly after it came out, and I remember how it hit me in the heart then. It still does. I think that anyone who has ever struggled with depression -- for any reason, but of course especially those who share traumatic experiences with Melinda -- will find large parts of their experiences reflected in Melinda's story, and in ways that make tears come to your eyes.
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I really liked this book. The narrarative style is engaging and although the subject matter is intense, there are little bits of wit that make it easier to read. I liked the depiction of the struggles of finding one's voice amidst the struggles of high school culture.
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Beautifully written, Anderson could portray Melinda's feeling really well. The fear, the shame, the guilt and the in-between phases...Although the ending is a bit predictable, the main point of this book is the journey Melinda had.
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Powerful, heartbreaking, familiar. I’ve meant to read this book for years but only now felt brave enough. It is a sad but important story that every human should read. Oof.
A girl has undergone something so traumatic that it has robbed her of her ability to speak.
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Mar 31, 2010
Erin (NY)
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This book is so disturbing but really great! I felt so much for Melinda, and how cruel the world was to her.
Aug 18, 2008
EmJay
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it was amazing
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