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Impulse (Impulse, #1)

Ellen Hopkins

Start date: October 3, 2016

Finish date: October 9, 2016

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May 16, 2010 Sierra Dobbie rated it really liked it

Three teens who have attempted suicide meet in a psychiatric hospital, battle their demons, and begin to heal.

The handsome son of wealthy parents, Connor has everything anyone could want-except his family's love and affection. Jailed for years after killing his mother's child-molesting boyfriend, Tony is confused about his sexuality. Manic-depressive Vanessa cuts herself. All three stories intertwine in a brutally honest story about pain and resilience.

Released: January 23rd, 2007
Published by: M ...more

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Nov 15, 2012 Onka rated it it was ok

Shelves: english

Finally! It seems that everyone around me loves Ellen Hopkins so I was curious. However, this book disappointed me. The writing style was just weird and confusing which is sad because the plot was really interesting.

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Mar 20, 2012 Antonia rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: i-own, young-adult-books, contemporary-books

This was a special book. At first I was a bit surprised that it is written in verse form, but I quickly got used to it. I liked how the story developed, how the three characters with the tormented pasts started to know themselves through each other, started to heal...
I caught myself thinking some lines of the book for a really long time.
3 out of 5 stars, because I expected more from the ending, it left me somewhat unsatisfied. I suggest it to everyone though, because I think it will help them un ...more

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