tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post1293859442309105093..comments2023-12-22T04:14:07.109-06:00Comments on Annette's Book Spot: Book Review: Impulse, by Ellen HopkinsAnnette Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13850197520930988077noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-38225213625295171582012-07-19T13:26:53.978-05:002012-07-19T13:26:53.978-05:00I agree, but, my "suburb" is experiencin...I agree, but, my "suburb" is experiencing a terrible heroin problem. A student died of a heroin overdose last year. So, unfortunately, her other books are hitting home too (and some of the most popular in my library.) I would love for teens to read ALL of her books...(and many of them do.)Annette Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850197520930988077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-44662123364816700412012-07-19T13:24:16.453-05:002012-07-19T13:24:16.453-05:00The emotional impact is definitely there...it just...The emotional impact is definitely there...it just bogged down for me. Possibly my mood...sometimes it's hard to take all that pain, although I thought I was prepared.Annette Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850197520930988077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-44894288211002394782012-07-19T13:22:37.745-05:002012-07-19T13:22:37.745-05:00I don't think I've read Burned, but I get ...I don't think I've read Burned, but I get them confused. I'll put it on my list to check... I have Perfect on my "soon" pile...Annette Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850197520930988077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-44035278946368700252012-07-19T12:53:37.050-05:002012-07-19T12:53:37.050-05:00I thought this book was great, but I can't say...I thought this book was great, but I can't say I enjoyed it. While many of Ellen's other books seem to be outside my privileged, suburban realm, this one (and its companion, Perfect) strikes close to home. These kids are the kids I see every day of my life. They are my friends kids, the kids I work with at school... I think Impulse and Perfect should be read by every parent and teacher, and then passed along to their kids because it has so much wisdom in the experiences these kids have... <br /><br />Karis @ <a href="http://yalitwit.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">YA Litwit</a>Karis Jacobsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307888090751718656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-10900621998317738852012-07-19T12:30:44.104-05:002012-07-19T12:30:44.104-05:00I love the Ellen Hopkins verse novels, but have no...I love the Ellen Hopkins verse novels, but have not read this one. It is too bad that this one doesn't live up to what you expected after reading some of her other work. She is a master on writing emotional material, and usually delivers a faster pace. Thank you for your review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-17978989461260084622012-07-19T10:39:47.262-05:002012-07-19T10:39:47.262-05:00This bums me out. I have this one on my shelf and ...This bums me out. I have this one on my shelf and was hoping it would be as good as her previous books. My favorite of hers is Burned. Have you read that one?Lark Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227594042705073825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-8923233226048873422012-07-19T09:10:58.471-05:002012-07-19T09:10:58.471-05:00I would start with Crank, her first and most popul...I would start with Crank, her first and most popular.Annette Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850197520930988077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-53630034004179008062012-07-19T08:56:03.720-05:002012-07-19T08:56:03.720-05:00I have yet to read an Ellen Hopkins and really sho...I have yet to read an Ellen Hopkins and really should. Which one should I read first?Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.com