Parallel lines never intersect but the lines of Triangles do intersect inside this steamy, no holds barred look at three women during their midlife crises. Each of these women celebrate a birthday and major life changes as they embark on a journey that forever alters their future.
Hopkins alternates the stories of the three women and she uses her unique style of poetry. Each section is like a play or vignette that builds into a crescendo as each story intertwines and delves into issues such as extramarital affairs, sex, parenting a gay or pregnant teen, AIDS, terminal illness of a child and betrayal. Some scenes will take your breath away, others will make your heart ache.
This is Hopkins first novel for adults and it is a whopper. Ellen Hopkins young adult books are daring and delve into risky topics that most authors don't attempt to write about. Triangles is no exception except it contains adult themes and x-rated scenes.
This is my fourth book by Hopkins. I have read the Crank, Glass and Fallout trilogy. It is absolutely a set of books I adore and while I really liked this book, I enjoyed her young adult series better. I think Hopkins has attempted to find a new adult audience and I believe new and old readers will enjoy this book.
Currently, I am in my 40's, just like two of the women in Triangles and yet I don't feel I have encountered a mid-life crises. I am not sure if everyone experiences a mid-life cycle of change and if so, is it always negative and life-changing or can it be so small as to not be noticeable? Have you experienced a mid-life crises? What is your opinion?
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