Crank by Ellen Hopkins Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Crank
Book Review: Amazing, captivating, very serious book
Summary: 5 Stars
Crank, ice, crystal, speed; whatever you choose to call meth, Kristina calls it the monster, which is a rightly given name.
*SPOILER ALERT* When Kristina visits her drugged out dad, she meets her first love, Adam. He shows her the world of love, physical attraction, and most importantly, drugs. She tries pot & cigarettes, but what really catches her is meth, the monster. When she goes back home, she realizes already she needs to have it in her life. She goes from shy, smart, well-behaved Kristina to sexy, rebellious, and clever Bree, her alter ego, and the beloved wife of the monster. She hooks up with a hottie lifegaurd Brendan, and uses him for the meth. However, she is raped by him, and is scarred. She needs a new source for her meth. She meets Chase, who not only shows her great meth, but great love. She also makes deals to mafias and cranked up cheerleaders. She loses her closet friends and her family's respect, but all she cares about is the monster. Her world really crashes down when she realizes she is pregnant...with Brendan's baby. So the story ends, with baby Hunter and Kristina coming back to her old self...but not for long...*END OF SPOILER*
I HIGHLY recommend you read the sequal, Glass. It really completes the remarkable plot that Ellen Hopkins unfolds.
*parental review*
bad lanuage - 4 - some cuss word, including some f-words
sexual content - 6 - she doesn't have sex w/ adam, but they get close. she is raped by Brendan. She has sex w/ Chase.
violence - 2 - Kristina's mother slaps her once, Brendan rapes her against her will
adult content - 7 - sex, rape, drugs, addiction, abuse, teen pregnancy
Book Review: An Off-Hand Review
Summary: 5 Stars
When I read the book 'Crank' by Ellen Hopkins about a month ago, I have to admit that it made me cry near the end. The book tells the story of a teenage girl with strong drug problems - problems that could happen to anyone. When she meets up with Adam near the beginning, you'd never even begin to predict what would happen throughout the entire book. What makes me sad though, is toward the end it seems like she can't find anyone to rely on because she's disconnected herself from her family and friends, and instead takes refuge beneath the wings of 'the monster', letting it guide her through, knowing she's strongly addicted. Ellen leaves you with the knowledge that she may never get off her addiction, and partially with the moral of the story: drugs are addictive and harmful. They can really screw you up. That's why I like this book so much... it actually makes you learn a lesson, without knowing anything at all.Book Review: Annoying
Summary: 2 Stars
Who wants to read a book in verse? How annoying....too much work, very disappointed.Book Review: Attention Parents!
Summary: 5 Stars
Have your teen or preteen read this book. The size of the book makes it look challenging, but the first page reaches out and grabs you for a fast, powerfully frightening read. I had my girls read it and they were both deeply impressed with Kristina/Bree's downhill slide into drug abuse. It's hard edged and realistic, so it's scary. Ellen conveys the emotion of the roller-coaster ride called Crank with honesty, vivid imagery and a style that will keep you asking for more.
Book Review: Awesome
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book about a year ago and I loved it.
It is easy to read for the most part, the book is like one huge poem.
It looks really big but it took me less than 2 hours to read.
If you like stories about sad teens that get involved with drugs, etc, then this is the book for you.
I would say 15 and up should read this