false 138382 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 138382 2 133389 2001 How the Hula Girl Sings total:230|5:39|4:79|3:79|2:27|1:6| 230 808 342 29 12851 3.69 3280 611 63403120 2335487 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.52 228 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 2 0 false Tue Jul 14 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 14 01:15:38 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 14 01:20:05 -0700 2009
There is only one part of this book that stood out for me and it wouldn't have stood out if I had teeth.

"No dainty gloom could make a body feel more lonesome than missing a tooth. It made me feel improper to smile. Losing that molar over a girl who wouldn't even spa...more...]]> 50511530 951922 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.51 230 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 3 0 false Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Mar 26 09:10:58 -0700 2009 Thu Mar 26 09:13:38 -0700 2009 more...]]> 9888335 656387 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.51 230 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 2 0 false Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2003 Mon Dec 03 11:58:29 -0800 2007 Tue Dec 04 14:07:59 -0800 2007 more...]]> 45051489 1978828 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.51 230 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 3 0 false Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 01 11:27:46 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 01 11:27:46 -0800 2009 43708897 1934525 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.51 230 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 2 0 false Tue Jan 20 11:21:31 -0800 2009 Tue Jan 20 11:22:37 -0800 2009 Fail]]> 47004561 1609601 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.51 230 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 4 1 false Fri Feb 20 18:32:32 -0800 2009 Fri Feb 20 18:32:32 -0800 2009 ]]> 45768387 437212 3009930 0060394331 9780060394332 1 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3009930.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings_A_Novel 2.50 2 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 3 0 false Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 08 16:12:48 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 08 16:16:03 -0800 2009
Nevertheless, I like this book and still think Joe Meno great characters.]]> 66884667 147228 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.51 230 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 2 0 false Sun Nov 08 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Aug 10 15:48:45 -0700 2009 Mon Nov 09 15:43:59 -0800 2009 love Hairstyles of the Damned. Joe Meno's writing style works so well on that novel, I think, because he has something very definite to say. I have no idea what he was saying with How the Hula Girl Sings.

Maybe I'm too dumb to catch Meno's oh-so subtle hints. A...more...]]> 46815017 558553 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.51 230 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 2 0 false Wed Feb 18 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Wed Feb 18 18:39:47 -0800 2009 Wed Feb 18 18:47:21 -0800 2009 37867310 753890 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.51 230 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 3 0 false Sat Nov 15 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun Nov 16 10:25:00 -0800 2008 Sun Nov 16 10:25:00 -0800 2008 The Boy Detective Fails. I spent a lot of time in the bookstore trying to decide whether to buy this one or Hairstyles of the Damned, settling on this one on the strength of the ...more...]]> 42129591 1867494 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.51 230 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 4 0 false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Tue Jan 06 13:46:38 -0800 2009 Tue Jan 06 13:50:14 -0800 2009 59695425 30800 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.51 230 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 4 0 false Thu Jun 18 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Jun 14 22:26:45 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 17 21:36:33 -0700 2009 sad? ]]> 61706000 2472669 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.51 230 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 4 0 false Tue Jun 30 19:49:59 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 30 19:50:37 -0700 2009 10634474 624753 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.51 230 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. 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Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 2 0 false Fri May 22 06:10:47 -0700 2009 Thu May 07 10:27:20 -0700 2009 Fri May 22 06:10:47 -0700 2009 34731765 1591028 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.51 230 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. 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first book i read by the author, was "Hairstyles of the Damned", which was a very endearing coming of age tale full of mix tapes and mowhawks...i enjoyed it. then i picked up this book...like i said...silent left hook. hard boiled fiction...more...]]> 74343435 2830179 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.51 230 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 3 0 false Wed Aug 12 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 12 19:39:14 -0700 2009 Mon Nov 02 19:36:50 -0800 2009 4318433 260224 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.51 230 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 1 0 false Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 -0800 2002 Thu Aug 09 10:49:58 -0700 2007 Thu Dec 17 04:29:35 -0800 2009 more...]]> 3333681 208653 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.51 230 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 5 0 false Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Fri Jul 20 17:13:04 -0700 2007 Thu Dec 10 12:06:34 -0800 2009 35554886 1375445 138382 1888451831 9781888451832 28 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172094221m/138382.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138382.How_the_Hula_Girl_Sings 3.51 230 A young ex-con in a small Illinois town. A lonely giant with a haunted past. A beautiful girl with a troubled heart. Strange and darkly magical, How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends, with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself. Three years later, Luce Lemay, out on parole for the awful tragedy, does his best to finds hope: in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go; in his companion and fellow ex-con, Junior Breen, who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past; and finally, in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene. How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty.]]> 5 0 false Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Oct 17 10:14:48 -0700 2008 Fri Oct 17 10:19:44 -0700 2008 1 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=138382