Identical is another disturbing book written by Ellen Hopkins. As is her style, the book is written in verse. It's the story about twins - one passive, one aggressive - who struggle with a horrible home life. Their mom is mostly out of the picture - on a political agenda, and their dad suffers with a drinking problem. The family splintered apart after a car accident, caused by their dad that badly injured their mom. Since the accident, their mom is mostly absent, and their dad drowns himself in alcohol and drugs.
Kaleigh, the passive twin, has caught her father's eye and has become a replacement for her mom in more ways than one. The abuse caused by her father leaves Kaleigh unable to maintain relationships and unable to cope with everyday life. Raeanne, the aggressive twin, finds herself oddly jealous of her dad's attention to Kaleigh. She copes through promiscuity, drugs, and alcohol. As their lives spiral out of control, leaving them no one to turn to, one wonders if they can survive.
As always, Ellen Hopkins delivers a captivating yet disturbing book. The book contains a twist that I was able to figure out early on, but even figuring it out didn't disrupt the rest of the book for me. Overall I thought it was an entertaining book, but it wasn't my favorite Hopkins title. At times I felt like, "Alright already. Somebody notice or help out!" But, with that being said, I would recommend it to anyone who typically enjoys Hopkins' books.
Kaleigh, the passive twin, has caught her father's eye and has become a replacement for her mom in more ways than one. The abuse caused by her father leaves Kaleigh unable to maintain relationships and unable to cope with everyday life. Raeanne, the aggressive twin, finds herself oddly jealous of her dad's attention to Kaleigh. She copes through promiscuity, drugs, and alcohol. As their lives spiral out of control, leaving them no one to turn to, one wonders if they can survive.
As always, Ellen Hopkins delivers a captivating yet disturbing book. The book contains a twist that I was able to figure out early on, but even figuring it out didn't disrupt the rest of the book for me. Overall I thought it was an entertaining book, but it wasn't my favorite Hopkins title. At times I felt like, "Alright already. Somebody notice or help out!" But, with that being said, I would recommend it to anyone who typically enjoys Hopkins' books.
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