Hang the Moon

A Novel

By: Jeannette Walls

Narrated by: Jeannette Walls

Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

“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).

©2023 Jeannette Walls. All rights reserved. (P)2023 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

Steady and slow

Interesting about proabition but drug on too long! I loved Glass castle it is in my top 5 ever!

Fantastic!

Really enjoyed this book. I found the storyline and characters interesting and never dull. Loved the narration too.

Excellent

I enjoyed Hang the Moon very much. The story was so interesting and characters were real. The author narrated and did an excellent job.

Very Entertaining

Full of twist and turns, it kept me wanting to find out more. The end was not predictable but was satisfying.

Jeannette Walls books are always good.

I liked this book ! It was historical fiction. some true events that happened during this time.

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

excellent

a real page turner. it's captivating hope in hopeless situations. I have read 2 of her other books and this one is true to form.

Can’t put it down

Another great book by Jeannette Walls. While listening to this book, I can’t wait to hear about the next adventure of Sallie Kincaid. She did not have a boring life. Great narration by the author, well done.