Stories are everywhere – books, art, music, letters, words, thoughts, dreams. The definition of a story is basically an account of imaginary or real people and events told. What I love about books and literature, is how much you can gain from them. One can gain so much knowledge, information, vocabulary, speed at which one can read, comprehension, all from just reading. I have read many stories and novels in school, and two that I think had the most impact on me this year was Fahrenheit 451 and Speak. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury was an intriguing story about a young man, named Guy Montag, who is a fireman. In this dystopian novel, books of all kind are resented and burned. Not allowed. It is kind of ironic how firemen were the ones that …show more content…
In this relatable novel, stereotypes exist. There are the jocks, the cheerleaders, the geeks, the preppy. Then there are the outcasts, like Melinda. Melinda was a freshman in high school, keeping a huge secret that lead everyone to hate her. A senior in high school forced himself on her at a party the year before, and she ended up calling the police to the party. Everyone blamed her for ruining the party, and getting people arrested, but little did they know, he hurt her. The emotional story that Anderson created is based on true stories everywhere in the world. There are so many stories involving rape and molesting and sexual assault and dark things of that nature. This story captures the reality of how one feels during that situation. In my personal life, I have been through something very similar to that, and for me to read that story; it broke my heart. I could feel myself feeling the exact way Melinda did. I could feel myself as Melinda. I think the reason Speak is so powerful and compelling is because it is so relatable to many teens and adults. I found it highly addictive to read, as well as an emotional rollercoaster to ride on. Anderson did an amazing job writing this story, and I can easily say it is one of the best and most touching stories I have ever