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Impulse, by Ellen Hopkins

Impulse, by Ellen Hopkins, is about three teenagers that are going through difficult times. Tony's painful childhood memories can only be dealt with through drugs and pills, Vanessa has a problem with cutting herself, and Connor is suicidal because of his problems with parents, peers, and himself. If not for the intervention by loved ones, their lives would have been cut short. The three of them are kept in a mental institution so they can be kept safe. They're given a second chance at life. But will they be able to let go of the problems they keep inside for good? I highly recommend this book to anyone because it really gets you thinking and it's touching and shocking how hard some people's lives might be. But it teaches you to appreciate life. I really enjoyed reading this book and I'm sure a lot of people would enjoy it too.

- Reviewed by S., grade 9.


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Teen Speak said…
In the book, Impulse, by Ellen Hopkins, three troubled teens cross paths at Aspen Springs, a psychiatric hospital, after attempting suicide. Connor, Tony, and Vanessa all have demons that try to pull them under and get them to bring back to the temptation to try it again, this time making sure they succeed. After arriving at Aspen Springs, Connor, Tony, and Vanessa are introduced to a new life under constant surveillance, strict routines, and hours and hours of counseling. Immediately the three form a bond, feeling drawn to one another as if they might be able to save each other from death. They tell each other secrets that no one else knows.

This was a very powerful book. And to be honest, it really hit home for me. The emotion and somewhat strong depression that is in the book tells a great story. Even if people don't always want to admit that we all have our time or days when we start feeling that sad, alone and depressed feeling, it happens to everyone. This book really shows you that even if you're in the most crowded room, you will always feel a sense of loneliness. And the greatest thing about this book is that is helps you realize that you're not alone, in fact you're never alone because someplace somewhere there is always someone going through the same thing and fighting to get through it.

Reviewed by: Pamela Nicole Flores, Grade: 12

Glendale Central Library
February 26, 2014 at 5:14 PM
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