Glass (book review)

Glass

By: Ellen Hopkins

Review by Brytnee Gardner

            You know when your parents warn you not to do drugs?  Have you ever wondered why? Other than what they tell you, there are many more reasons. This book is the sequel to the book Crank, also by Ellen Hopkins. In these books, you learn all about a girl named Kristina, and what crystal meth does to her life. Not only does it affect her, but also affects her family and many others.

            In my opinion, this book is great for teens. Peer pressure is hard to deal with, but after finding out about what drugs do to Kristina’s life, you won’t ever want to deal with the real thing. Parents tell you drugs are bad, and you shouldn’t do them, but most of the time they leave out the parts that this book tells the best. Kristina seems to have a lot of fun while she’s snorting, or smoking, but after a while, you realize how truly horrible it is. Crystal meth is immediately addicting. You might say “Oh, I can stop whenever I want” but it’s a different story once you get involved with this stuff.

            Kristina already started using before this book, but now you get to hear all about the things that are ruining her life. Like how it’s made her a totally new thing, she’s no longer Kristina, she’s a new person, she is Bree. Bree is the girl she makes up, the girl who is addicted to drugs and alcohol. Kristina was a perfect child, and student, she never would’ve done the things Bree does. Crazy things that you would never imagine happening, do happen in this book.

            I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes suspense. Also, any teens; it is a great way to learn about things that you need to know. I personally absolutely loved this book. It is so exhilarating; I could barely stop reading after I picked up the book.. Ellen Hopkins doesn’t write like any other author. She uses different styles, and sometimes, if you don’t look hard enough, you’ll miss parts of the book.. I think she is an amazing author; she has many other books out, and I plan on reading them, all.