Genre
Young adult
Setting and Context
The novel is primarily set in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Reno, Nevada.
Narrator and Point of View
The novel is told from the perspective of its protagonist, Kristina (who also goes by her alter ego, Bree).
Tone and Mood
The tone is dark, introspective, and raw. The mood is intense, somber, and desperate.
Protagonist and Antagonist
Kristina is the protagonist; meth is the antagonist.
Major Conflict
Kristina's battle with her addiction to crank and its fallout on her life and relationship.
Climax
When Kristina becomes determined to get better and fight against her addiction.
Foreshadowing
Kristina eventually getting addicted to crank is foreshadowed by her first experience with it with people who are addicted to it.
Understatement
Kristina often understates the gravity of her drug addiction.
Allusions
There are allusions to other works of literature, music, and cultural items of relevance to the drug world
Imagery
Throughout the novel, there is imagery surrounding the drug culture, like needles and dealers.
Paradox
Kristina's alter ego, Bree, is paradoxical. While Kristina is kind and studious, Bree is anything but that.
Parallelism
Not applicable.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
Not applicable.
Personification
Meth itself is personified throughout the novel.
