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Read By: Laura Flanagan, Jeremy Guskin, Steve Coombs Publisher: Highbridge Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Impulse Series Release Date: February 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781598877700

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

6

Longest Chapter Length:

73:04 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

47:50 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

68:05 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

17

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Publisher Description

Three teens who have attempted suicide meet in a psychiatric hospital, battle their demons, and begin to heal.

The handsome son of wealthy parents, Connor has everything anyone could want—except his family’s love and affection. Jailed for years after killing his mother’s child-molesting boyfriend, Tony is confused about his sexuality. Manic-depressive Vanessa cuts herself. All three stories intertwine in a brutally honest story about pain and resilience.

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"This book did a great job of showing how teens feel everyday, even if they don't get bullied. Take for example, Conner. Outwardly, his life is absolutely perfect. He has the "perfect" family, the "perfect" house, and the "perfect" school life. But his life is far from perfect, and he the cracks finally show when he tries to commit sucked with a bullet to the heart. Next is Vanessa. Smart, pret, and funny, you'd think there was nothing wrong. Pull up her sleeves and you'll see the truth. She cuts to let out all th Spain, frustration, and guilt she feels. Finally is Tony, who is supposedly gay, and tried to commit suicide by pills I believe. The ending almost had me in tears, especially when I read the part where Conner's mother and everything else finally pushed him so far over he edge that he jumped off the cliff. I can't wait to start Perfect, to see what happens next."

— Lissy (5 out of 5 stars)

Impulse Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.41379310344828 out of 54.41379310344828 out of 54.41379310344828 out of 54.41379310344828 out of 54.41379310344828 out of 5 (4.41)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my second favorite book written by Ellen Hopkins, (the first being Identical, Being able to relate to the main female character, I love the way Ellen shows the reader what it's like to be in an institute, and that not everyone gets better. I love her writing and this is just another book to add to my top 10. "

    — Lydia, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good, quick read, kind of dark. "

    — Grace, 1/30/2014
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    " I think this is Hopkins' best so far. Poor Conner. "

    — Kirsten, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I couldn't finish this one. Actually, I only got about 100 pages in before I had to stop. The characters' voices were all the same--or at least too similar to distinguish at all. This was my first attempt at Ellen Hopkins, and I wasn't very impressed even though I loved the idea of novels in verse. Maybe I can go back to it someday, but not right now. It didn't pull my interest enough in the first 100 pages. "

    — Rachel, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " WHOA THIS BOOK WAS SUPER AWESOME!!! "

    — super, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Intense. Sad. "

    — Michelle, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 3.5 to be exact "

    — Dakota, 12/21/2013
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    " As much as I absolutely love Ellen Hopkins, this book was my least favorite of her's. Now with that said, it is still a great book. I just wasn't as impressed with this one as the rest of them. "

    — Lexa, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " its long but joyful in a way "

    — David, 11/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One word to describe this book: heavy. Ellen Hopkins is an amazing writer and is great at creating the most emotional, tensionful scenes. Amazing book! "

    — Erica, 11/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Ellen Hopkins always seems to write such thought provoking books, and it makes me see that some peoples lives are not close to perfect even though they may put a front up. "

    — Lina, 9/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " amazinnggg "

    — Alyssaaa(or, 9/26/2013
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    " all time favorite book. it speaks to me the most and shows so much more love and feeling then any other book i have read "

    — Victoria, 5/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It would've been 5 stars if it weren't for the ending. That ruined the book for me.. too sad. "

    — Amberly, 5/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Ellen Hopkins' books are so intense! Well-written, but intense. This one is from the view of three teenagers who tried to commit suicide and failed, ending up in a rehab unit together. "

    — Erin, 3/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love reading this book it is so good. "

    — Stefan, 12/14/2012
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    " I loved this book. Out of all of Ellen Hopkins' books to date, this is the one that I relate to the best, by far. She really did a great job doing an accurate portrayal and writing from several view points. Not a pretty tale, but a good one. "

    — Stephanie, 11/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love these books so much. They keep you on edge even when they're pushing you back into your seat. "

    — Mersini, 8/8/2012
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    " it was a really good book! "

    — Brianna, 2/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This has to be my favorite book by Ellen Hopkins. The three different characters and the way they connect and bring out different people in each other is truly amazing. "

    — Ana, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I thought this book was about some teenagers that go through the wrong path but at the end they find the right path and live their great lives. "

    — Jessica, 5/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this was amazing!!!!!!!!!!! anyone who likes book that are depressing books will love it!!!! "

    — Emily, 5/12/2011
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    " this really was a great book. "

    — Amanda, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " looooooooooooved this book. the ending made me sad, but i couldn't stop reading. this made me addicted to ellen hopkins boojs "

    — Whitney, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good segue between the points of view. Thickness of book was intimidating, but it was a quick, good read. "

    — Emily, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was the very first book i read from Ellen Hopkins. It made me actually like to read. This book really proved to me that there can be great stories out there that can express so many emotions about many differant subjects. "

    — Alex, 5/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This has to be one of the best books I've ever read. "

    — Tanya, 4/30/2011
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    " Amazing. Absolutly amazing. This book is one of her BEST books yet. She always seems to amazing me with how epic, real, and intense her books are. "

    — Jasmine, 4/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was awesome! I totally loved every page of this book! I could relate to a lot in this book and I feel that it was well written. I wish I would have started reading these books sooner. I am definatly going to be making my way through the rest of these. Great job Ellen! :) "

    — Christine, 4/25/2011

About Ellen Hopkins

Ellen Hopkins edited and wrote short stores for small, alternative publisher before beginning her own novels. Now she is the New York Times bestselling author of Crank, Burned, Impulse, Glass, Identical, Tricks, Fallout, and Perfect. She lives with her family in Carson City, Nevada. 

About the Narrators

Laura Flanagan is a voice talent and audiobook narrator. She is the winner of three AudioFile Earphones Awards.

Laura Flanagan is a voice talent and audiobook narrator. She is the winner of three AudioFile Earphones Awards.