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Young adult, issues, addiction, drugs, verse, poetry, 2007 I did not like the main character, and so, hard a really hard time with the book. It's not an easy topic, for sure. I also think I had a hard time being that close in the MC's head that I was uncomfortable the entire time. (And it's not that I think books should be fluffy easy, but this was discomfort like I wanted to throw up the whole time.) The story of Kristina’s walk with “the Monster,” aka Methamphetamine, continues in this sequel to Crank. The style is the same, all stream-of-conciousness, few words on each page, really evoking the feeling of being high and out-of-it. Kristina’s consequences increase as she pretty much abandons her son to her mother’s care and goes off in search of more and more meth. The easy style will appeal to the young reader, and impart a cautionary tale that is important for young people to read. Kristina Snow made some major mistakes in the summer prior to her senior year and those mistakes continue to haunt her every day. This follow up is no prettier than its predecessor. It's filled with all the damaging effects that drugs can have on someone's life and how it affects those around them. It was very repetitive, and there were no redeeming qualities to be found, but I was still drawn into the story. I know that Crank (#1) was based on the author's daughter, so I'm assuming this is a continuation of the same. With that always in the back of my mind, I found the story to be captivating. The conclusion to this series titled Fallout will be published in September, 2010. I'm looking forward to it. Originally posted on: Thoughts of Joy no reviews | add a review
No descriptions found. Eighteen-year-old Kristina is determined to manage her crystal meth addiction in order to take care of her newborn son, but when the pull of the drug becomes too strong, her greatest fears are quickly realized. |
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