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Impulse by Ellen Hopkins delves into the lives of three teenagers who meet at a psychiatric hospital. Each of them harbours deep personal struggles and traumas. As their paths intertwine, they confront their pasts and seek hope for a better future.
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You might enjoy this compelling story if you're drawn to emotionally deep narratives about personal struggles and healing. It explores the lives of teenagers in a mental health facility, offering perspectives on resilience, friendship, and the journey towards recovery.

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From the bestselling author of Crank, the story of three kids whose lives collide at a mental hospital after each attempts suicide.

Sometimes you don't wake up. But if you happen to, you know things will never be the same.

Three lives, three different paths to the same destination: Aspen Springs, a psychiatric hospital for those who have attempted the ultimate actβ€”suicide.

Vanessa is beautiful and smart, but her secrets keep her answering the call of the blade.

Tony, after suffering a painful childhood, can only find peace through pills.

And Conner, outwardly, has the perfect life. But dig a little deeper and find a boy who is in constant battle with his parents, his life, himself.

In one instant, each of these young people decided enough was enough. They grabbed the blade, the bottle, the gunβ€”and tried to end it all. Now they have a second chance, and just maybe, with each other's help, they can find their way to a better lifeβ€”but only if they're strong and can fight the demons that brought them here in the first place.

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Impulse by Ellen Hopkins is praised for its raw and emotional portrayal of troubled teens, exploring themes of mental health and redemption. Readers commend the verse-style narrative, which adds depth and accessibility to the characters' internal struggles. Critics appreciate Hopkins' sensitive handling of difficult topics, making it a compelling read for both teenagers and adults.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781416903574

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 May 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon Pulse

Edition: Reprint

Illustration: f-c cvr

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 43.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 688

About the Author

Ellen Hopkins is the #1Β New York TimesΒ bestselling author of numerous young adult novels, as well as the adult novels such asΒ Triangles, Collateral, andΒ Love Lies Beneath. She lives with her family in Carson City, Nevada, where she has foundedΒ VentanaΒ Sierra, aΒ nonprofitΒ youth housing and resource initiative. Follow her on Twitter at @EllenHopkinsLit.

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