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agammill's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sydgracen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
cowgirlcrybaby's review against another edition
sorry feeling a sudden urge to add all the books i read in childhood/adolescence and why is this one of them
cdjdhj's review against another edition
This book is compelling, but because of the subject matter and the way it is addressed, I won't give it a star rating.
I read this book because some of my students wanted to read it for an assignment and I felt that I needed to preview it. Reading it from my perspective as a parent and teacher, it made me sick and disgusted. The main character literally ruins her life with illicit drugs and sex. It is gritty and explicit. The language is raw. It is probably a book that more parents and teachers should read so that they know what is going on with more teenagers, and indeed parents and families, than we probably want to admit. I do feel, however, that there are teens who will see in this book, affirmation of a culture of addiction and promiscuity that is, in reality, a totally destructive to anyone who ventures near it. I am told that this is a much requested book in our school's library, but I don't think that teens are reading it to reinforce an attitude of "just say no." I read this book to educate myself, and educate me it did. I would in no way recommend this book however, to teens. I would not want my own teenager to read it. Any parents who see this book come home with their teen should probably sit down and have a serious conversation and evaluate what might be going on in their child's life. On a literary level, the book is compelling and a quick and easy read. While it is long, it is written in sculpted free-verse poetry and so goes very quickly. It explores, however, a part of our society that is in no way uplifting or redeeming, in such a way that teens might feel that "highs" of drugs and sex are the pinnacle of what life is about. It would take a more emotionally mature individual to see through the lies and fallacies of the highs to the total destruction of lives it results in.
I read this book because some of my students wanted to read it for an assignment and I felt that I needed to preview it. Reading it from my perspective as a parent and teacher, it made me sick and disgusted. The main character literally ruins her life with illicit drugs and sex. It is gritty and explicit. The language is raw. It is probably a book that more parents and teachers should read so that they know what is going on with more teenagers, and indeed parents and families, than we probably want to admit. I do feel, however, that there are teens who will see in this book, affirmation of a culture of addiction and promiscuity that is, in reality, a totally destructive to anyone who ventures near it. I am told that this is a much requested book in our school's library, but I don't think that teens are reading it to reinforce an attitude of "just say no." I read this book to educate myself, and educate me it did. I would in no way recommend this book however, to teens. I would not want my own teenager to read it. Any parents who see this book come home with their teen should probably sit down and have a serious conversation and evaluate what might be going on in their child's life. On a literary level, the book is compelling and a quick and easy read. While it is long, it is written in sculpted free-verse poetry and so goes very quickly. It explores, however, a part of our society that is in no way uplifting or redeeming, in such a way that teens might feel that "highs" of drugs and sex are the pinnacle of what life is about. It would take a more emotionally mature individual to see through the lies and fallacies of the highs to the total destruction of lives it results in.
uutopicaa's review against another edition
3.0
Crank es una novela. Crank es un libro de poesías. Crank es una saga juvenil. Crank es diferente a cualquier otra cosa que hayan leído.
Este es un libro difícil de reseñar.
Crank es la historia de Kristina, una adolescente promedio con buenas calificaciones y que pasa totalmente desapercibida. No se destaca por nada en especial.
La historia empieza cuando Kristina se va a pasar el verano con su padre a California. Allí descubre un nuevo mundo, una realidad que siempre estuvo frente a sus ojos, pero que ahora comienza a volverse parte de su propia vida. Las drogas, el peligro, las relaciones románticas “abiertas”, dejar de comer para bajar de peso, relaciones de una noche y otras cuestiones que a Kristina jamás se le hubieran ocurrido en el pasado.
La novela está narrada en forma de poesías consecutivas desde el punto de vista de Kristina. Al principio la idea es interesante y cada poesía resulta única y atrapante. Pero a medida que avanza la historia, el texto se vuelve insoportablemente repetitivo, volviendo veinte veces sobre lo mismo.
Leé la reseña completa en mi blog http://pardonmispanglish.blogspot.com/2016/06/resena-crank-ellen-hopkins.html#more
Este es un libro difícil de reseñar.
Crank es la historia de Kristina, una adolescente promedio con buenas calificaciones y que pasa totalmente desapercibida. No se destaca por nada en especial.
La historia empieza cuando Kristina se va a pasar el verano con su padre a California. Allí descubre un nuevo mundo, una realidad que siempre estuvo frente a sus ojos, pero que ahora comienza a volverse parte de su propia vida. Las drogas, el peligro, las relaciones románticas “abiertas”, dejar de comer para bajar de peso, relaciones de una noche y otras cuestiones que a Kristina jamás se le hubieran ocurrido en el pasado.
La novela está narrada en forma de poesías consecutivas desde el punto de vista de Kristina. Al principio la idea es interesante y cada poesía resulta única y atrapante. Pero a medida que avanza la historia, el texto se vuelve insoportablemente repetitivo, volviendo veinte veces sobre lo mismo.
Leé la reseña completa en mi blog http://pardonmispanglish.blogspot.com/2016/06/resena-crank-ellen-hopkins.html#more
hungrybrainz's review against another edition
3.0
I remember being in high school and reading this series - I thought “WOW, how frightening…I never want to try meth” which I’m pretty sure is ultimately the point of the novel. So in that aspect - good job for deterring teens from trying hard drugs.
It is my understanding that the author wrote it about her daughter. After re-reading it as an adult (and now a parent myself) I find it to feel a little…insincere. Almost cheesy? As if she was milking her daughter’s struggle to publish a successful book series. Perhaps it is because I couldn’t see myself being able to write an artsy book series about my child in some of the darkest times of their life; chronicling their struggles, with fiction sprinkled in to make it “interesting”.
I enjoy YA novels, and a break from the norm - but I just couldn’t stay invested in this novel the second time around.
It is my understanding that the author wrote it about her daughter. After re-reading it as an adult (and now a parent myself) I find it to feel a little…insincere. Almost cheesy? As if she was milking her daughter’s struggle to publish a successful book series. Perhaps it is because I couldn’t see myself being able to write an artsy book series about my child in some of the darkest times of their life; chronicling their struggles, with fiction sprinkled in to make it “interesting”.
I enjoy YA novels, and a break from the norm - but I just couldn’t stay invested in this novel the second time around.
jennrocca's review against another edition
4.0
Modern day "Go Ask Alice". It was good but a serious downer.
silver_linings72's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
kellixkayy's review against another edition
5.0
I first read this in high school and I’ve read it many times since. It broke my heart and it still does when I find new pieces that I can relate to.