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The Hanged Man
The Hanged Man
Author: Francesca Lia Block
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 f...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780064408325
ISBN-10: 0064408329
Publication Date: 10/31/1999
Pages: 160
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 35 ratings
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 6
I thought this book was awful. I love books and words and reading, so saying such a thing outright, that a book is just *bad*, is outside the norm for me. Usually, there's some redeeming factor (An interesting character, style of writing, etc), but this book. . . Ugh.

The characters were bland, the story was dull, and the writing was horribly contrived. Somehow, despite all the angst, I still felt like I was on the surface of the story, not being able to *really* get into the character's brains and lives. (Maybe because everyone was so one-dimensional? Who knows.)

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Despite what some other reviewers said, I believe ths is one of Block's best books.


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