OK- so I finished Fallout in just over 3 hours over the weekend. Having read Crank and Glass, and having met Ellen Hopkins and learned about her personal connection to the story, I was prepared for a powerful book. Fallout is the story of 3 of Kristina's children- Hunter, Autumn and Summer- and how their mother's addiction to meth stunted their emotional growth. All three stuggle in their lives and it becomes very evident that bad choices are still being made. It's sad, but it's also a cautionary tale- a warning. Please head the warning!
I am still amazed at Ellen Hopkins' ability to write her stories in verse, but honestly, half the time I was so engrossed in the story that I had to stop to notice- that's how well it flows. Also being one of the thickest books in the library- 3 hours to read!? Don't judge a book by its size- if it's a good one, you're going to want it to be longer anyway!