ARC REVIEW : Triangles by Ellen Hopkins

Title : Triangles

Author : Ellen Hopkins

Expected publication : October 18th 2011 by Atria

Blurb :

In this first adult novel by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the unforgettable Crank trilogy, three female friends face midlife crises in a no holds-barred exploration of sex, marriage, and the fragility of life.




Ellen Hopkins has made her mark as the wildly popular author of several novels for young adults—every one of them a New York Times bestseller, and every one a hard-hitting exploration of tough-to-tackle topics. Now, in Triangles, Hopkins brings her storytelling mastery and fearlessness to take on the challenges of adult dramas.

In this emotionally powerful novel, three women face the age-old midlife question: If I’m halfway to death, is this all I’ve got to show for it? Holly, filled with regret for being a stay-at-home mom, sheds sixty pounds and loses herself in the world of extramarital sex. Andrea, a single mom and avowed celibate, watches her friend Holly’s meltdown with a mixture of concern and contempt. Holly is throwing away what Andrea has spent her whole life searching for—a committed relationship with a decent guy. So what if Andrea picks up Holly’s castaway husband? Then there’s Marissa. She has more than her fair share of challenges—a gay teenage son, a terminally ill daughter, and a husband who buries himself in his work rather than face the facts. As one woman’s marriage unravels, another one’s rekindles. As one woman’s family comes apart at the seams, another’s is reconfigured into something bigger and better. In this story of connections and disconnections, one woman’s up is another one’s down, and all three of them will learn the meaning of friendship, betrayal, and forgiveness before it is through.

 * ARC provided by Simon and Schuster Canada in exchange for an honest review.
 

 

My Review

Triangles tackles the struggle middle age women face in their daily lives. Three friends, Holly, Andrea and Marissa deal with serious issues, whether it's their relationship with their husband, weight loss, parenthood or a child suffering from SMA.


Readers will without a doubt relate to some of these characters and enjoy reading about their far from perfect lives. 


This engrossing story is told in a very unusual way for first time readers of Ellen Hopkins' work. Triangles is written in poetic verse, the author's signature mark. Her designated readers are usually young adults but  Triangles is recommended for adults.
 

This is my first time reading one of Ellen Hopkins' novel and it sure won't be my last!

4 out of 5 stars!