Glass
Glass by Ellen Hopkins, published by Margaret K. McElderry Books on August 21, 2007, is a compelling continuation of the story introduced in Crank. This first edition spans 688 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Kristina as she grapples with the overpowering grip of addiction, portrayed as a relentless monster that she believes she can control. As she navigates the challenges of motherhood, her struggle intensifies, revealing the complexities of her emotional landscape and the impact of substance abuse on her life.
Readers will find a vivid exploration of addiction and its consequences, as Kristina’s journey unfolds in verse. The book delves into themes of family dynamics, the pressures of daily life, and the emotional turmoil associated with substance abuse. Glass offers a harrowing look at the struggle between desire and responsibility, illustrating how addiction can overshadow even the most profound connections, such as that with her baby. This edition provides a poignant and disturbing insight into the realities faced by those caught in the cycle of addiction.
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Crank. Glass. Ice. Crystal. Whatever you call it, it’s all the same: a monster. And once it’s got hold of you, this monster will never let you go.
Kristina thinks she can control the urge, the addiction, the monster trying to drag her down. Now with a baby to care for, she’s determined to be the one deciding when and how much, the one calling the shots. But the monster is too strong, and before she knows it, Kristina is back in its grips. She needs the monster to keep going, to face the pressures of day-to-day life. She needs it to feel alive.
Once again the monster takes over Kristina’s life and she will do anything for it, including giving up the one person who gives her the unconditional love she craves—her baby.
A vivid portrait of a victim to addiction, this sequel to Crank is the continuing story of Kristina and her descent back to hell. Told in verse, it’s a harrowing and disturbing look at addiction and the damage that it inflicts.
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