Ellen Hopkin's book, Crank, is about how Kristina, better known as Bree, is taken into the world of drugs such as Methamphetamine. As a result, relationships are broken and others are made. The book is written in poetry, which is normally used as a way to express feelings or emotions. As a result of the story written in poetry, certain aspects are found in the book that you wouldn't be able to find in one without poetry.When poetry and dialogue are combined, it's much more interesting than in a regular book. For example, at one point Kristina is talking to her boyfriend Adam, in her dad's hometown. "Hello?" "Hey gorgeous I miss you." Melted butter. Usually after each set of dialogue from the characters there is a description of an object that symbolizes how Kristina is feeling. Just from reading the dialogue one wouldn't really be able to interpret the emotions of a character. Writing in the form of poetry also allows the reader to show the two sides of a character, in this case Kristina and Bree. For example, "For a while, without the monster whispering sweet and terrible nothings, Kristina was still in charge. But Bree was watching."
All in all, reading this book has allowed me to see new writing techniques that I may be able to use in future writing. I would highly recommend this to anyone seeking an intense and emotional book about drug addiction.
Great response, I read the same book,in the 7th grade
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ReplyDeleteyeah, it me think & write a lot for all my book responses
DeleteI love Ellen Hopkins! I agree that the poetry makes the book so much more interesting, giving it a specific beat and tone that makes you live the book so much more. Hopkins isn't afraid to deal with big issues, like methamphetamine abuse, either. She is a really strong writer, and all her books are amazing. I learned so much from her as a writer, like you said at the end. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI love the Ellen Hopkins's book! I agree with Emma how that the poetry makes the book so much more interesting. When I first read Crank I was so confused why it was in poetry form but I enjoyed the book. I feel like that in Ellen Hopkins's book when she writes in poetry form it's like you know everyone's feelings. It's just the way she writes. It's not just a story it's also like a behind the scenes thing. Nice post!
ReplyDeleteGood post. I've read other books in a poetry format and I agree that it's pretty interesting. I think poetry would be especially useful for a book dealing with painful themes like drug addiction, like this one - and it is, judging from your response.
ReplyDeleteI think that's a great idea! adding bits of poetry in like that, it must make it much more interesting to read. I ave to read this book again... Its been so long!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys! I'm going to read other books by her as I enjoyed Crank.
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