Francesca Lia Block

QUAKELAND This is primarily about sensitive Quakeland resident Katrina, who wrestles with depression and prophetic dreams. Through her female friendships and her male lovers, Katrina searches for happiness and comfort with her body (of which she is all too critical), but her insecurities plague her as she struggles with both attraction to and frustration with a man named Jasper. He preys on her weaknesses, but sometimes she is still grateful for his attention because it is something. Her dreams, her sexual longings, and her devastating loss of the most important people in her life make it very difficult for her to scratch out a stable existence. The second half of the book removes itself from Katrina's explicit perspective and explores relationships and influences between people who may or may not have known her, and the reality and power of dreams, death, life, and sensuality are explored and given spotlights. Back to Francesca Lia Block Page