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Why Was Speak Banned?

In 2020, the book was named the fourth most banned and challenged book in the United States “because it was thought to contain a political viewpoint and it was claimed to be biased against male students, and for the novel’s inclusion of rape and profanity.”

Why is speak a bad book?

This book is pretty negative. There are very few redeeming characters. The main character has been raped and that frames her narrative. The words ‘spaz’ and ‘retarded’ are used more than once and it feels like lazy writing.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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