The Hanged Man

Overview

After the death of her father, Laurel is haunted by a legacy of family secrets, hidden shame, and shattered glass. Immersing herself in the heady rhythms of a city that is like something wild, caged, and pacing, Laurel tries to lose herself. But when she runs away from the past, she discovers a passion so powerful, it brings her roundabout and face-to-face with the demons she wants to avoid.

In a stunning departure from her enormously popular Weetzie Bat books, Francesca Lia Block weaves a darkly exhilarating tale of shattered passions and family secrets.

Editorial Reviews

"Block's novel is structured upon the conventions of a tarot reading, adding another layer of meaning and mystery to the hypnotic prose," said PW's starred review of this tale of a girl grappling with her abusive father's death. "Disturbing but ultimately exhilarating." Ages 12-up. (Oct.) r Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY.

Author Information

Bio of Francesca Lia Block

Francesca Lia Block is the award-winning, bestselling author of numerous books. Her work has been translated into many languages. She is the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Lifetime Achievement Award. Ms. Block lives with her children in Los Angeles.

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Additional Info

Imprint

HarperCollins Publishers

Filesize

352.66 KB

Number of Pages

160

eBook ISBN

9780061658556