onikamarie's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
karmen12's review
4.0
"Crank" by Ellen Hopkins was an interesting book. It explored what it is like to be a teenager with influences and what happens when you do things that you shouldn't. Parts of this book were very good and other parts weren't. The way that it is written, in verse, makes it a little difficult to read sometimes. But despite that, the overall story line was very good. I am very excited to read the next book.
quinnglishmuffin's review against another edition
5.0
i’m already afraid of drugs and this made me 10x more afraid of drugs (i’m fully 24 years old).
on a serious note, i read this in honor of banned books week. it was one that i always saw in the bookstore as a kid but never got because my parents wouldn’t let me—the old cover is a bit jarring, so i understand why they wouldn’t want their 10 year old reading it. that being said, i think this should be mandatory reading in all schools. it was incredible impactful and powerful in an uncomplicated way, and the spiral of the story downwards was heartwrenching and visceral. if we’re so afraid of kids using drugs why are we banning books that teach them the dangers of addiction in such a straightforward, unromanticized way? i’m really looking forward to reading glass and fallout as soon as i finish my current library loans.
an easy 5 stars.
on a serious note, i read this in honor of banned books week. it was one that i always saw in the bookstore as a kid but never got because my parents wouldn’t let me—the old cover is a bit jarring, so i understand why they wouldn’t want their 10 year old reading it. that being said, i think this should be mandatory reading in all schools. it was incredible impactful and powerful in an uncomplicated way, and the spiral of the story downwards was heartwrenching and visceral. if we’re so afraid of kids using drugs why are we banning books that teach them the dangers of addiction in such a straightforward, unromanticized way? i’m really looking forward to reading glass and fallout as soon as i finish my current library loans.
an easy 5 stars.
mdedloff's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
aastroxxy's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
meg_fox's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5