Sarah A Novel
Sarah A Novel by JT LeRoy is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on August 23, 2016. This 160-page work presents a narrative that intertwines themes of identity and survival through the eyes of a young boy who aspires to outshine his mother, a prostitute navigating the harsh realities of life at West Virginia truck stops. The story unfolds as he adopts the persona of “Cherry Vanilla,” embarking on a transformative journey filled with both magical and realistic elements.
Readers will find a vivid exploration of coming-of-age experiences within the LGBTQ+ context, as the protagonist encounters a range of challenges and characters that shape his understanding of love and self-worth. The novel delves into the complexities of familial relationships and societal expectations, offering a unique perspective on resilience and ambition. With its imaginative storytelling, Sarah invites readers into a world that is both exhilarating and shocking, reflecting the multifaceted nature of human experience.
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National Bestseller
Featuring a foreword by Billy Corgan
A reissue of the national bestselling novel by JT LeRoy/Laura Albert—published to coincide with the new Jeff Feuerzeig documentary: Author: The JT LeRoy Story, which will have a theatrical release in July 2016.
“A deft and imaginative…novel.”—New York Times Book Review
Sarah never admits that she’s his mother, but the beautiful boy has watched her survive as a “lot lizard”: a prostitute working the West Virginia truck stops. Desperate to win her love, he decides to surpass her as the best and most famous lot lizard ever. With his own leather mini-skirt and a makeup bag that closes with Velcro, the young “Cherry Vanilla” embarks on a journey through the Appalachian wilds, dining on transcendental cuisine, supplicating to the mystical Jackalope, encountering the most terrifying of pimps, walking on water, being venerated as an innocent girl saint—and then being denounced as the devil.
By turns exhilarating and shocking, magical and realistic, Sarah brings urgency, wit, and imagination to an unknown and unforgettable world.
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