Rage is definitely more intense than its predecessor, Hunger but at the same time, I didn't feel as much for this novel than I did for the last one. 
 I felt bad for our leading lady in this, Missy, because honestly, how could you not? She's been betrayed by her boyfriend, ridiculed by her school and her home life is unsatisfactory at best. But at the same time, I had a hard time connecting with her. I couldn't empathize with her, but perhaps it's because she's closed herself off to most. 
 Again, the story's too short for me to really feel much for it but like I said, Rage packs a lot more punch and is definitely not for the faint-hearted.