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taralouise52's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
ltyson's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-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
4.25
eatingwords's review against another edition
5.0
What a great ending to the trilogy!
I did not expect that it would take me so damn long to read this novel, but work and school were very stressful and I didn't have time for anything. But taking me so long to read it did not mean that I haven't enjoyed reading this.
I loved how the story took place twenty years after Kristina's demise with the monster.
It is told from three different perspectives: Hunter, Autumn and Summer. They are three of her five kids and the story was about how Kristina's addiction affected them in several ways.
It was gripping and authentic and I loved reading about all of the different characters. All of them had problems and they were trying to cope with those problems as well as with being a teenager and not having/having their mother in their life.
The writing was great. I will definitely read more of Ellen Hopkins in the future. Her writing style is just too good not to read any more of it.
Also her storywriting brings everything to the point and I love the rawness and authenticity of it.
I did not expect that it would take me so damn long to read this novel, but work and school were very stressful and I didn't have time for anything. But taking me so long to read it did not mean that I haven't enjoyed reading this.
I loved how the story took place twenty years after Kristina's demise with the monster.
It is told from three different perspectives: Hunter, Autumn and Summer. They are three of her five kids and the story was about how Kristina's addiction affected them in several ways.
It was gripping and authentic and I loved reading about all of the different characters. All of them had problems and they were trying to cope with those problems as well as with being a teenager and not having/having their mother in their life.
The writing was great. I will definitely read more of Ellen Hopkins in the future. Her writing style is just too good not to read any more of it.
Also her storywriting brings everything to the point and I love the rawness and authenticity of it.
blazybabushka's review against another edition
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
5.0
Definitely the most moving out of the 3. Everything adds up together ever so smoothly.
readaholicliv's review against another edition
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.
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
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
_shortcake22's review against another edition
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