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Jun 09, 2023jazzycm rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
i loved this book. i read it last year when i was 17. definitely mature themes but i think it’s important for young adult readers to read these types of impactful books to show them what life could be like should they choose that path. for…
Apr 06, 2023DWagler rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Not appropriate for teens!
Feb 26, 2023ALHR rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Interesting writing format which I didn't like at first but was the most enjoyable part of this book and it actually worked very well to tell the story. I don't feel this would be appropriate for young teens.
May 02, 2022SurreyLibraries_Teens1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Even though this book is not based on a true story, it does depict the conflict in a way that it could happen in real life. The story is intriguing from start to finish, and is presented in a unique way. A girl with perfect grades involves…
Feb 02, 2022tarankui rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Crank was an amazing read, Ellen Hopkin has a unique way of formatting her words into poetry. It keeps the reader engaged and wondering. Crank's concept was based on Ellen Hopkins's own daughter which added a bit more realism. I would…
Apr 27, 2020amm3607 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I read this series as a teen and love it even more now! This is the first book of the series and shows how easy it is to get hooked into a life of addiction no matter where you come from. Highly recommend to anyone and everyone.
Nov 10, 2019
Crank series book 1
Sep 04, 2019penelopegomez rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Ok, first off I want to say that this book should not be categorized as a Teen novel, this is very much Adult content. I remember this book came out when I was in the 8th grade, and I am so glad I never picked it up. Something about the…
Jul 27, 2017
It was hard to adjust to the free form, almost poetry style of writing in this book. Sort of cliche as far as the rape, falling in love and getting pregnant goes. But overall, it's a great read.
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Jun 29, 2017GCPL_Teen rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The path Kristina takes from straight-A student to drug addiction serves as a warning to the reader of the dangers of drug use. Hopkins' works are all fast-paced and riveting. The interpersonal drama is just as compelling as the…
Apr 08, 2017laurauk rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
16+ for adult content. Crank is first in the Crank trilogy: Crank, Glass and Fallout, all written in free form verse. In Crank, teen Kristina develops alter ego Bree to cope with her spiraling relationship with crystal meth. A good choice…
Feb 13, 2017BKworm74 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Amazing author/poet. Looking forward to reading more of her works!
Dec 19, 2016
I can't read this type of free verse
Nov 14, 2016
Haven't read yet... I really want to I love all of her works she really is a powerful writer... Can't wait to read.
Aug 08, 2016rhormoz rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
First Ellen Hopkins book I read...and I loved it.
Jul 19, 2016annaisko rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Crank is a quick but very heavy read I wasn't too fond of the peotry format at first (i just generally don't like poetry), but it really suited the story and themes and gave the character a sparatic voice. The story is a bit…
Jun 16, 2016KeenaL rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I love the way Ellen Hopkins writes.
May 14, 2016blue_alligator_728 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
powerful and sensitive
Sep 08, 2015muffinpopcorn rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Didn't think I'd like this book as much as I did . Read it all in one sitting as it was so good . Kept you wondering what was going to happen next . Really like the way the verse was written also . Recommend it .
Nov 20, 2014Chapel_Hill_StephenA rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Ellen Hopkins creates an experience unlike anything else in her books. Through verse, she drew me into this world and into Kristina's brain. There's a lot different ways to read the text, so this is can be either a quick read or something…
Oct 13, 2014
This book was amazing! It had this factor which made you feel like you were actually in the book and experiencing everything that she was. The way the author wrote it made it so much more original. Kristina's journey was so realistic and…
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Jul 14, 2014Bscianno rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I have had certain experiences with drugs in my life, witnessed it ruin many peoples lives and so reading this book just shows you how true someones life can be permanently damaged just by making one horrible decision.
Jun 26, 2014
I read this book for the first time back in high school and have read it several times since. It is definitely one of my all time favorites. READ THIS BOOK, you won't be sorry. Also try Glass, and Fallout although they aren't quite as…
Aug 26, 2013justslide rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I would consider reading more of her books. This story was such a roller coaster, with one tragedy after another, written exclusively in a beautiful poetic format. I could not help but finish it in one sitting. Hopkins wrote this story…
Jun 03, 2013lisahiggs rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I was turning pages like I was on crank (which is meth, apparently). The short journal entries on each page make for lightning fast reading and surprisingly it does NOT get annoying when it turns out the entire book is told in teenage free…