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Fallout by Ellen Hopkins

blazybabushka's review against another edition

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5.0

Amazing finish to the heartbreaking saga of Kristina's life. This final segment is told in the point of view of three of Kristina's children and depicts just how much "the monster" can destroy lives. Powerful and though provoking as always.

alecz's review against another edition

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5.0

Definitely the most moving out of the 3. Everything adds up together ever so smoothly.

raeofdeath's review against another edition

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dark emotional slow-paced

readaholicliv's review against another edition

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3.0

Of the Crank series, I would say this is by far the best. It shows how drugs affect not only the drug user, but also anyone who remotely cares about said user. In this book's case, Kristina Snow's children.

In particular this book gives the perspective of Kristina's three eldest children, Hunter, Autumn, and Summer. All of whom live in different homes, each with their own set of demons and fears. It's interesting to see how each fear blossoms into a full-blown monster of its own, holding back the characters from things they wish to accomplish and leaving them with two beasts to slay instead of the one initial demon.

Brilliant book that strikes truth in multiple ways. If you haven't read the first two books, Crank and Glass, I would definitely recommend reading them beforehand; this is the third and final book in the trilogy and ties into the other books and their respective characters neatly.

baileyrinama's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

caleito's review against another edition

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emotional sad fast-paced

2.5

_shortcake22's review against another edition

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

5.0

duderun's review against another edition

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2.25

I honestly really enjoy all of Ellen Hopkinsā€™s books. They always have a lesson and stick with you long after reading. This book is no different. I hope Kristina is doing okay now. 

book_journey91's review against another edition

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5.0

Fallout was a good book. The first two books, Crank and Burn, were a awesome. Fallout was based on the life of the mom, things that could happen to the children.

cemmalyn12's review against another edition

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challenging emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • 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

2.5