Crank
was an intense, powerful read. Knowing that is based on a true story (the author's daughter was a meth addict) makes it pack that much more of a punch. Hopkins' verse is beautiful and haunting. This book has been challenged many times, and I'm sure it's because of the language and subject matter. But meth addiction is not pretty. Crank really makes you think about the consequences of drug use and the heartbreaking effect addiction can have on a family.Crank
stayed with me long after I finished reading it. I will definitely be picking up Glass
and Fallout
.
3 comments:
I've heard really great things about this series. Glad you enjoyed it. It's on my never-ending to-read list.
Just did a report on Ellen Hopkins for a library school class and read all three in this series. Heartbreaking, but well worth reading. She was a middling-successful non-fiction writer for kids before her own daughter became a meth addict, which inspired Crank. Although as a parent I'm sure she'd take back all her fame and success not to have had her family go through that nightmare.
I've heard a lot of good things about this book. Thank you for this review. It makes me want to read the book even more.
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