Hang the Moon

A Novel

By: Jeannette Walls

Narrated by: Jeannette Walls

“A rollicking tale.” —The Washington Post *“Propulsive.” —Associated Press * “Wild, smart, energetic.” —Los Angeles Times * “Brilliant and effervescent.” —NPR

From the #1 bestselling author of The Glass Castle, the instant New York Times bestseller a “rip-roaring, action-packed” (The New York Times) novel about an indomitable young woman in prohibition-era Virginia.

Sallie Kincaid is the daughter of the biggest man in a small town, the charismatic Duke Kincaid. Born at the turn of the 20th century into a life of comfort and privilege, Sallie remembers little about her mother who died in a violent argument with the Duke. By the time she is just eight years old, the Duke has remarried and had a son, Eddie. While Sallie is her father’s daughter, sharp-witted and resourceful, Eddie is his mother’s son, timid and cerebral. When Sallie tries to teach young Eddie to be more like their father, her daredevil coaching leads to an accident, and Sallie is cast out.

Nine years later, she returns, determined to reclaim her place in the family. That’s a lot more complicated than Sallie expected, and she enters a world of conflict and lawlessness. Sallie confronts the secrets and scandals that hide in the shadows of the Big House, navigates the factions in the family and town, and finally comes into her own as a bold, sometimes reckless bootlegger.

“You’ll fall in love with Sallie on the very first page and keep rooting for her all the way through to the last” (Good Housekeeping) in this thrilling read that “goes down easy…like the forbidden whisky that defines the life of Sallie Kincaid” (Associated Press).

Critic reviews

"Walls’s warm voice and gentle twang sound the right note for a story that is set in rural Virginia...attentive pacing and emotional engagement help keep listeners engaged with this action-packed tale."

A little too slow

Book was a little to slow at first got better towards the end. Felt like it was too detailed at first and then not detailed enough. Would recommend to people that like American historical fiction. Wanted more from the ending.

Hope springs from truth and hardship.

Very interesting storyline. A wonderful blend of history and fiction. The author/narrator made the story come alive.

Somewhat disappointed

Not as absorbing as other of her books, which I throughly enjoyed. Still an adequate family story

Resemblance with Henry the 8th family story

Is that only me or this is the story of Henry the 8th, king of England and his first 3 wives and his children in a different setting?
The story is entertaining but to my opinion it is more like a recipe with lots of ingredients in a pot that are not mixed and cooked together very well. I think “glass castle” written by same author is a better book

Another great Jeanette Walls book!

Great imagery, beautifully narrated. A little more wandering than some of her other books, but just as enjoyable.