Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks
The book is a harrowing diary of a teenage girl who descends into the world of drug addiction. Through her candid and raw entries, the reader witnesses her initial curiosity and experimentation with drugs, which quickly spirals into a life of dependency, despair, and alienation. The narrative captures her struggles with identity, peer pressure, and the desperate search for acceptance and belonging. Despite moments of hope and attempts at recovery, the relentless grip of addiction ultimately leads to a tragic and sobering conclusion.
The 8348th greatest book of all time
Purchase from
Amazon
- Published
- 1971
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
-
(2.8)
- Alternate Titles
- None
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 11th on PEOPLE Picks the Best Books From the 1970s (PEOPLE Magazine)
- 29th on The Books That Built The French (TNS-Sofres/SNCF–Lire)