Black Juice
Black Juice by Margo Lanagan, published by HarperCollins on March 15, 2005, is a collection of ten short stories that delve into the complexities of human experience. Each narrative presents a unique scenario where characters confront the interplay of dark and light, exploring themes of loyalty, grace, and the struggle against oppressive forces. With a total of 208 pages, this edition invites readers into shadowy realms that challenge perceptions of reality and the human spirit.
In these stories, readers will encounter a range of situations, from a young boy’s poignant farewell to his sister during a public execution to a servant’s lessons in loyalty amidst a backdrop of royal indifference. The collection also features encounters with demonic entities and tragic events that reveal the fragility of existence. Lanagan’s work in Black Juice offers a rich tapestry of fantasy and magic, making it a significant contribution to juvenile fiction and anthologies in the genre.
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As part of a public execution, a young boy forlornly helps to sing his sister down. . . . A servant learns about grace and loyalty from a mistress who would rather dance with Gypsies than sit on her throne. . . . A terrifying encounter with a demonic angel gives a young man the strength he needs to break free of his oppressor. . . . On a bleak and dreary afternoon a gleeful shooting spree leads to tragedy for a desperate clown unable to escape his fate.
In each of Margo Lanagan’s ten extraordinary stories, human frailty is put to the test by the implacable forces of dark and light, man and beast. black juice offers glimpses into familiar, shadowy worlds that push the boundaries of the spirit and leave the mind haunted with the knowledge that black juice runs through us all.
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