Baby Be-Bop [Hardcover]

Francesca Lia Block (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 106 pages
• Publisher: Demco Media; Reprint edition (May 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0606110658
• ISBN-13: 978-0606110655
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Curious Venture, June 6, 2001

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This review is from: Baby Be-Bop (Weetzie Bat) (Paperback)

In Block's latest venture, she explores the very core of human sexuality through the story of the embracable Dirk. His stunning pride and unshatterable spirit propel him through his confrontation of his homosexual self. Dirk is an amazing character and captures the reader's heart immeadiatly. His heartbreaking loss of his love interest, Pup, his turn to a "punk" nature and his suicide attempt guide the audience through a startlingly beautiful sureal journey as Dirk's ancestors come to his aid to help him accept who he is. The frightening veins of fantasy collide with stark (in)humanity through his confrontations with homophobics, hate and the neo-nazi. This is possibly Block's most triumphant work, encasing skillful characterization artfully blended with a lightspeed plot. For any fanatics of the highly reccommended Baby Be Bop, try Flemming's Mind's Eye.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Modern Fairy Tale, September 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Baby Be-Bop (Weetzie Bat) (Paperback)

I read the entire collection of Weezie Bat Books (under the volume title of Dangerous Angels) and I couldn't put it down. Block finds a way to deal with true human emotion in such an imaginative and creative way that it becomes almost sureal. She portrays the thoughts and ideas in a non threatening, almost fairytail like way. Yet still, she draws emotion and feeling and captivates her readers. And in the process, teaches them something about themselves. I hope anyone who is afraid to pick up a young adult book and truly enjoy it will like this one.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It was a wonderfully described, uncommon, story of struggle., May 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Baby Be-Bop (Hardcover)

I love Baby Be Bop because it beautifully confronts a subject that most people are afraid to touch. Lia Block describes the struggle of a boy from L.A., during what is assumed to be recent times, and how he is having trouble coming to terms with his homosexuality. My favorite aspect of Lia Block's writing is her avante-garde description. I am normally a person who hates reading, but I was unable to put down Baby Be Bop, as well as the preceeding four books of the Weetzie Bat series. The entire Weetzie Bat series is outstanding but only those who can appreciate the subject matter will get a full appreciation of it.