A review by slcansian
The Thorn Necklace: Healing Through Writing and the Creative Process by Francesca Lia Block, Grant Faulkner
5.0
If you are a fan of Francesca Lia Block who is looking for a writing guide, this book is for you.
If you have never heard of Francesca Lia Block, don't start with this book.
The Thorn Necklace is part autobiography, part writing class, part story examples (original and classic). You will feel a close connection to the author as it is written in her classic style, and there are also incredibly important lessons in here that are taught in high school and college level creative writing classes; it's a wonderful refresher and a peek into the life of a favorite author.
However, it is not the best writing reference I have ever read. And if you are not a fan of Block's work or style, this book is not going to make a whole lot of sense to you.
Overall, this came to me at the right point in my life and taught me some lessons I didn't expect. I loved it and savored it like a Japanese meal.
If you have never heard of Francesca Lia Block, don't start with this book.
The Thorn Necklace is part autobiography, part writing class, part story examples (original and classic). You will feel a close connection to the author as it is written in her classic style, and there are also incredibly important lessons in here that are taught in high school and college level creative writing classes; it's a wonderful refresher and a peek into the life of a favorite author.
However, it is not the best writing reference I have ever read. And if you are not a fan of Block's work or style, this book is not going to make a whole lot of sense to you.
Overall, this came to me at the right point in my life and taught me some lessons I didn't expect. I loved it and savored it like a Japanese meal.