![]() ![]() In my experience of addiction and poverty, consequences are swift and severe. ![]() This was the only somewhat alienating thing about the book, for me. I would want to discuss the fact that the main character, and a few others, come from a caring family and privileged background, which is why it’s plausible she is able to remain as functional as she is for as long as she does. ![]() Books that gloss over negative aspects run the risk of glamorizing use, but I wouldn’t worry about my kids reading this book. This candor is balanced by an in-depth portrayal of the mental confusion, paranoia, psychosis, dopamine and serotonin depletion, and awareness of being suspended on the brink of death. It leaves non-addicted readers wondering why anyone repeats use, in the first place. Books that don’t address this leave readers in addiction and recovery (like me) feeling isolated, ashamed, and/or indignant that adults or non-users just don’t understand the pull. This is especially important for teens or adults who have never frankly discussed these issues with someone who understands. Like other books by Hopkins, this book is unique because it does not shy away taboo aspects of addiction, such as the instant intimacy, heightened sensory and sexual arousal produced by stimulant drugs. Not your usual cautionary tale…buckle up! ![]()
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