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The Story of Junk by Linda Yablonsky

msalexisshea's review against another edition

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4.0

I loved this book, it so casually describes drug addiction and how it can take over your life in an instant.

leowoofs's review

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dark funny reflective fast-paced

4.25


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noleek's review against another edition

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4.0

This was very good. I was so enthralled with the characters that mid-way through I forgot all about the mystery of who sold her out to the police. The perfect balance of compelling story, dark tones and some humor sprinkled throughout. I would read this again.

aaronlindsey's review

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4.0

This is an eye-opening novel. Yablonsky, more than once, writes that 'Addicts are the best people I know.' I've known quite a few addicts. I used to work at a rehabilitation company. And she's correct. They are some of the best people I've known.
Reading this book was like living in the middle of the insanity of drug addiction. The 'highs' and lows. Funny at times, but heartbreaking all the way through.

morganhenley's review

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3.0

3.5. So, believe the title. This book is about heroin. That can be pretty challenging to follow for an entire book, but you know what you're getting. The story is well written and interesting, but I don't think it's for everyone/mood.
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