Kristina Snow is the perfect daughter: a gifted student, never any trouble, keeps to herself. Unfortunately, all of that changes when she goes on a court ordered visit to live with her biological but drug addicted father, where Kristina turns into Bree, who is absolutely fearless. With the help of a boy, Bree is given her first whiff of methamphetamine, a dangerous drug known as crank, which she uses to escape reality and soon gets hooked. Ellen Hopkins’ novel Crank is anything but a normal story of a teenage girl. If readers can avoid falling into the trap of what the writer is saying, they can take a closer look at this novel and notice that the protagonist is making these bad choices due to past and current events, and not just for the fun
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The fact that this powerful drug has taken over her life makes readers well aware that Kristina can no longer make choices for herself, and that Bree is in full control. She often makes uninformed judgements and decisions without thinking about the consequences and people it will impact. In the novel, Kristina states, “Life was good before I met the monster. After, life was great. At least for a little while” (Hopkins 1). This quote is in the opening paragraphs of the novel, foreshadowing events to come. Readers can make an educated guess on how the story will come to a close. They often assume that Kristina is making these outlandish choices as a cry for help to her mother, who is physically present, but seems like she is one thousand miles away. Crank is a better and more relatable read since it comes from a teens viewpoint. This novel may not be appropriate for all readers, but mature readers will recognize that this novel is an example of the strong hold of addiction. It could also be used as a discussion topic by parents with their children. The book sends an important message to teens and parents alike, that addiction can pull even the closest of people away from each other. It makes readers realize that it is important to be involved in someone's life if you care about
The fact that this powerful drug has taken over her life makes readers well aware that Kristina can no longer make choices for herself, and that Bree is in full control. She often makes uninformed judgements and decisions without thinking about the consequences and people it will impact. In the novel, Kristina states, “Life was good before I met the monster. After, life was great. At least for a little while” (Hopkins 1). This quote is in the opening paragraphs of the novel, foreshadowing events to come. Readers can make an educated guess on how the story will come to a close. They often assume that Kristina is making these outlandish choices as a cry for help to her mother, who is physically present, but seems like she is one thousand miles away. Crank is a better and more relatable read since it comes from a teens viewpoint. This novel may not be appropriate for all readers, but mature readers will recognize that this novel is an example of the strong hold of addiction. It could also be used as a discussion topic by parents with their children. The book sends an important message to teens and parents alike, that addiction can pull even the closest of people away from each other. It makes readers realize that it is important to be involved in someone's life if you care about