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Glass by Ellen Hopkins

yowza_audrey's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional informative sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

_shortcake22's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

taralouise52's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

caleito's review against another edition

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dark sad fast-paced

4.0

roguepyre's review against another edition

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challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

cemmalyn12's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

duderun's review against another edition

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2.25

This book was heartbreaking. The story of Kristina/Bree just gets worse and worse. I hope the real life versions of each character are living good lives now. I will be reading the next one and I have purchased more of Ellen Hopkins’s work. 

sydgracen's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

bookber's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I think this book was sadder than the first, and that book was devastating. 

Glass continues Crank’s accessible insight into addiction and the hold it has on people. It was gut-wrenching to read about how low Kristina was willing to go for her next fix. This is such a sad reality for many people and whilst it is frustrating to read, it is important to understand how drugs can literally take over a person’s entire personality. It’s heartbreaking to think of all the people hurting because of these vile substances and I love that these books raise awareness of this.

Although I’m going to end Kristina’s story here, I would massively recommend these books for anyone wanting to learn more about the risks and long-term effects of addiction. They’re very quick, fast-paced reads because of the poetic format so perfect for younger readers.

jnewman's review against another edition

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fast-paced

4.5