Glass

By: Ellen Hopkins

Narrated by: Laura Flanagan

Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's Summary

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.

A sequel to Crank, this harrowing and disturbing look at addiction finds protagonist Kristina Snow thinking she can use drugs yet control the consequences. 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 will do anything for it, including giving up the only thing that makes her truly happy.

Listen to the first book, Crank.

©2007 Ellen Hopkins (P)2008 HighBridge Company

A Wonderful followup to "Crank"

My granddaughter loaned me "Crank" the prequel to this book. The prose writing style is, at times, is difficult to track when reading, but is much easier when listening to. The book is written in such a way that you do not need to read "Crank." The central character and a brief recount of her experiences are reported in the beginning. We have seen those TV commercials where the kids becomes addicted to Meth and someone says "I will only do this once. I won't be be like that guy!" This book is that commercial and it shows what they will do to get their fix of Meth or "The Monster" as Meth is referred to in the book. These books are excellent reads to understand the teenager who does drugs and what they experience. It also re-enforces the needs for parents and teenagers to talk and listen to each other on a frequent basis.

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Wow. An amazing view into the life of a junkie

Ever wonder how someone let a drug ruin their life and why so many people are addicts and rot in prison for drug offenses? This story tells that story from a first person view and had me completely sucked in. Whether you have ever done a drug in your life, or have known people who have, this journey with this young girl will definitely make you see how it can happen. Scary. Frightening. Brilliant.

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Good Read

I love Ellen Hopkins and I have read all of her books multiple times. Having her books on Audible is a blessing.

This is a gut-wrenching story based around the author's own daughter. Well worth the read.

My only slight complaint is how the narrator uses a scratchy voice for all male characters, but that's easy enough to get past.

Absolutely Amazing

Not only realistic but absolutely amazing. Relatable and yet still leaves room for imagination. I loved it.

typical drug addiction story

Would you try another book from Ellen Hopkins and/or Laura Flanagan?

i do not like the narrator in this book....a little dramatic

Would you recommend Glass to your friends? Why or why not?

no not really

Did Laura Flanagan do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Yes she did..i just do not like her voice

Was Glass worth the listening time?

not really

One of my favorite books, ever.

Such an amazing book. An amazing way to step into the life of a junkie. I loved it overall and was a very easy read but loved it on Audible. Great author on all 3 books and kinda became addicted to the author.

AMAZING BOOK

Very good book I loved it. Recommended to everyone a must read 2 thumbs up

This is an astounding book!!

The Narrater did an amazing job!! When are getting fallout. I really wanna listen to that one. Ellen You Are A Phenomenal Writer. Thank You

dark read

What made the experience of listening to Glass the most enjoyable?

this was a very dark read, i liked the book before it (crank). gives a great description of how drugs effects a young person