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A review by betweentheshelves
Crank by Ellen Hopkins
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This just wasn't my cup of tea. While I think it tells an important story and there are teens who will relate to it, there are books that have come out since then that deal more delicately with the issue of drug addiction. I am curious if teens today are still reading this book, though, and if they can find themselves in the story. Also this book has been out for almost 20 years already?? I can still remember when it first came out.
Anyway! The writing didn't exactly capture me, and part of me wonders if verse was the best way to tell Kristina's story. Even though it was in verse, the story still felt too long to me by the end. All I can say is that I likely won't be picking up another book in the series. But it will make some good discussions for book club!
Anyway! The writing didn't exactly capture me, and part of me wonders if verse was the best way to tell Kristina's story. Even though it was in verse, the story still felt too long to me by the end. All I can say is that I likely won't be picking up another book in the series. But it will make some good discussions for book club!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Rape, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Homophobia and Pregnancy