Reeling (Paperback)

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Reeling (Paperback)

By Lola Lafon, Hildegarde Serle (Translator)

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"Powerful!! Intriguing characters expose the exploitation and sexualization of teen girls in Paris during the 1980s to the present.  Lafton brilliantly inspires the readers to challenge the casual attitudes that dehumanize women." -recommended by Nancy

— From Staff Picks: Fiction for Adults

Award-winning author, Lola Lafon continues her exploration of the psyches of young girls-their fragility, their resilience.


Fontenay, a Parisian suburb, 1984. Cl o is 12 when her parents prod her into taking ballet classes. She drops out after a long year of feeling lost, not classy nor graceful enough, and undoubtedly not as rich as the other kids.


By chance, she signs up for Modern Jazz class at a MJC-a state funded organization whose mission is to provide access to art and culture to all children.


Modern Jazz is her calling, and soon Cl o is transformed, working out constantly, dreaming of becoming a professional dancer. That's when she catches the attention of Cathy, an elegant middle-aged woman, who is a talent scout for Galat e-a foundation that gives fellowships to exceptionally gifted teenagers.


Fascinated by Cathy and the many gifts with which this providential "godmother" is showering her, Cl o introduces her to her parents, receiving their blessing to spend more and more time with her, ultimately falling prey to Galat e's trap.



Product Details ISBN: 9781609457310
ISBN-10: 1609457315
Publisher: Europa Editions
Publication Date: March 8th, 2022
Pages: 192
Language: English