Though Marina. Author Of The Week: Jul 27, Cal rated it it was ok Shelves: Andrews in a book that takes a very soap opera idea and treats it very seriously. Even franceesca this ending was disappointing for me, I will still pick up anything else the author writes! User reviews 3 reviews. An exquisite novel about the consequences of who we choose to love. She does so in her usual, brilliant, artful way, weaving in the quiet, mournful ba The word that best describes Wasteland is: These moments when you get a glimpse of the depth of his feelings for her are infinitely precious.
Also, I recommend both genders. I loved this book just for its novelty, ingenuity, and poetic beauty. My body sticky and hot. As Marina grapples with the loss that is driving her mad, the story comes into focus.
An 11th-hour twist underscores this feeling. How do you not feel for two people so achingly in love? This story is about incest. More By and About Crancesca Author. It tells the story of Lex and Marina, a brother and sister with a deep bond that is both beautiful and frightening.
She was raised that way and she saw him in that light- Lex was her brother, full blooded or not. This is the story of what happens when a brother and sister are too close for societal standards, which of course then makes it not for everyone.
There are no discussion topics on this book yet. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Open Preview See a Problem? An 11th-hour twist underscores this feeling. When I first picked up this book from the library I thought that it would be somewhat like a trashy love story between a brother and sister. Read on for more about Merrie and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway! Apr 19, Sarah rated it it was amazing.
Oh God, how you feel it. About Francesca Lia Block. Effy Garcia commits suicide on her seventeenth birthday. Read on for more about Brock and his book, an interview, an excerpt, plus an giveaway! Jul 23, Hayley Shortt rated it really liked it.
Wasteland by Francesca Lia Block wasteladn a confusing book. Preview — Wasteland by Francesca Lia Block. Patrick Hodges, Staff Reviewer. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. It was insightful and deep but hard to follow because it switches from the sisters perspective to the brothers. As Marina delves deeper into the mystery, struggling to understand what happened to her brother, hidden truths come to light. Its a short story with a lot of impact but switches between characters and half way through the story I realized that there were 3 characters actions I needed to account for, not just When I first blodk up this book from the library I thought that it would be somewhat like a trashy love story between a brother and sister.
Near the end of the book their mother reveals that one of them was adopted, rendering their relationship star-crossed rather than taboo. When Lex dies, we watch as Marina looses herself to grief.
The logic of the seeds sprouted inside of you is the only real thing. Shifting perspectives between three different points of view, the book reads like a dizzy, drunken feancesca. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website.
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