A review by justlily
Beyond the Pale Motel by Francesca Lia Block

4.0

Wow, this was a beautiful book. It reminded me very much of a friend of mine. The punk rock, the sadness, the addictions to get over past traumas. The mystery of the murders isn't even the true story but is tied up along with it perfectly. I found the end to be both wonderful and almost unbearably sad. My chest kind of aches now, actually. I don't think I realized until halfway in how this book had taken hold.

By far and without competition the best Francesca Lia Block book I've read. I was never overly taken with her work but I'll pick up anything new she writes, for sure.