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Genres: Young Adult
It was a love story. Me, Gemma and junk. I thought it was going to last forever. Tar loves Gemma, but Gemma doesn't want to be tied down. She wants to fly. But no one can fly forever. One day, finally, you have to come down. Melvin Burgess' most ambitious and complex novel is a vivid depiction of a group of teenagers in the grip of addiction. Told from multiple viewpoints, Junk is a powerful, unflinching novel about heroin. Once you take a hit, you will never be the same again. 'Everyone should read Junk' The Times

Language

en

Published on

02/07/2020

Pages

352

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781783448456

Who is this book for? Readers interested in complex narratives about addiction and relationships among teenagers.

Topics LoveFriendshipSurvivalIdentityAddiction
MoodDark, Reflective
RomanceMajor Subplot
ViolenceMild
Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes

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