Saturday, February 18, 2006
Crank
Crank by Ellen Hopkins
Crank is based on the experiences of the author and her daughter. Kristina, who seems tame and normal but who really has underlying problems concerning her parents and self-concept, is visiting her divorced Dad when she is introduced to Crank - methamphetamines. Kristine produces a second personality to do all theings she shouldn't but wants to try. Her drug use takes control of her life until all she can think of is the way to get more drugs. She is raped by a "nice guy" while high. She also meets a guy who seems crazy and rough but who is gentle with her and cares for her.
The book is written in a sort of freeform poetry often with dialogue between lines across from each other. I found it very distracting from the story.
Crank is based on the experiences of the author and her daughter. Kristina, who seems tame and normal but who really has underlying problems concerning her parents and self-concept, is visiting her divorced Dad when she is introduced to Crank - methamphetamines. Kristine produces a second personality to do all theings she shouldn't but wants to try. Her drug use takes control of her life until all she can think of is the way to get more drugs. She is raped by a "nice guy" while high. She also meets a guy who seems crazy and rough but who is gentle with her and cares for her.
The book is written in a sort of freeform poetry often with dialogue between lines across from each other. I found it very distracting from the story.
# posted by JJ @ 5:39 PM 
