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Ellen Hopkins: Crank Trilogy

The Crank Trilogy consists of three interconnected novels: 'Crank,' 'Twisted,' and 'Recovery.' These novels delve into the lives of teenagers who become entangled in the dangerous world of drug addiction. Ellen Hopkins' unique narrative style, which employs verse poetry, provides a vivid and poignant portrayal of the emotional turmoil and physical pain associated with addiction. The trilogy has garnered critical acclaim for its honest and unflinching look at the realities of addiction and its impact on individuals and families. more

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Ellen Hopkins
Ellen Hopkins

Ellen Hopkins is an American novelist known for her poetry-in-prose novels. Her works often tackle issues affecting teenagers, such as drug abuse, domestic violence, and self-harm. Hopkins' writing style is distinctive, appreciated for its direct and candid narrative. more

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“Crank, You See isn't any ordinary monster. It's like a giant octopus, weaving its tentacles not just around you, but through you, squeezing not hard enough to kill you, but enough to keep you from reeling until you try to get away. Try, and you hunger for it grasping clutch, the way its tendrils prop you up, your need intensifying exponentially every minute you refuse to admit its being (p.469)”

“I have always shook with fright before human beings. Unable as I was to feel the least particle of confidence in my ability to speak and act like a human being, I kept my solitary agonies locked in my breast. I kept my melancholy and my agitation hidden, careful lest any trace should be left exposed. I feigned an innocent optimism; I gradually perfected myself in the role of the farcical eccentric.”