Impulse
Impulse
Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | YA | Published in 2007
Book Brief
666
Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction
Nevada • Contemporary
2007
YA
14-18 years
HL680L
Super Short Summary
Impulse by Ellen Hopkins follows the interwoven stories of Vanessa, Tony, and Conner as they recover from suicide attempts at Aspen Springs residential center. The teens confront their personal traumas, form emotional connections, and strive for healing amidst deep familial and societal pressures. Sensitive topics include self-harm, abuse, and sexual assault.
Dark
Emotional
Melancholic
Challenging
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
81,659 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Impulse by Ellen Hopkins impresses with its raw portrayal of mental health issues and complex character development, earning praise for its poetic narrative style. Some readers, however, found the structure disjointed and the subject matter intensely dark. Overall, the book delivers a compelling, though challenging, exploration of teen struggles.
Who Should Read Impulse?
Readers who appreciate emotionally intense fiction depicting realistic struggles with mental health would likely enjoy Ellen Hopkins’ Impulse. Comparable to Jay Asher’s Thirteen Reasons Why and Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak, this novel will resonate with teens and young adults drawn to raw, poignant narratives and character-driven stories.
81,659 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
666
Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction
Nevada • Contemporary
2007
YA
14-18 years
HL680L
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