A Cigarette Lit Backwards

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A Novel

By Tea Hacic-Vlahovic

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Summary

In A Cigarette Lit Backwards by Tea Hacic-Vlahovic, the story follows a rebellious teenager navigating the chaotic world of the San Francisco punk scene in the early 2000s. The protagonist, out of place in a hyper-cool environment, struggles with identity and belonging while trying to carve out her niche in a shifting cultural landscape. The novel captures the raw spirit of youth, music, and the search for self-discovery amidst the backdrop of an iconic and gritty setting.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to raw and intense coming-of-age stories that explore the gritty side of adolescence and youth culture. Its vivid portrayal of 2000s music scenes and themes of rebellion and self-discovery make it a captivating read for those interested in alternative and punk rock influences.

A Cigarette Lit Backwards

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Set in the punk-rock scene of the early 2000s, this sharply observed, darkly comic literary novel explores how far one young woman will go to find acceptance.

Kat is dying to be accepted by the North Carolina punks; she is totally desperate to seem cool. At a punk show, she ends up backstage with a rock star and gets noticed by a photojournalist. Then—a dream come true for Kat—her reputation skyrockets the next morning when an online magazine publishes pictures of her backstage, deeming her a groupie icon.

But to maintain this notoriety, Kat makes a series of devastating mistakes, and soon enough, she becomes unrecognisable to herself and others. The truth, as always, comes out. Kat had already lost most of her friends by then, and after the Rolling Stones story, she's got no shot at redemption, so she runs off to New York City to find the journalist who started this mess in the first place.

Téa Hacic-Vlahović’s A Cigarette Lit Backwards is a sometimes funny, often brutally honest examination of growing up. It’s dark and daring, unflinchingly examining the yearning to be noticed and accepted and the lengths one will go to get there.

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Critics praise A Cigarette Lit Backwards for its engaging coming-of-age narrative and Tea Hacic-Vlahovic's sharp writing, which skilfully portrays the voice of the protagonist, Kat, with a mix of toughness and humour. The novel is celebrated for its authentic capture of teenage girlhood in the early 2000s and for addressing the struggle of self-discovery amidst peer influence, all set against a captivating punk backdrop that adds both depth and sweetness. The book is identified as a strong follow-up in the author's literary journey, merging nostalgic charm with an edgy, yet tender exploration of youth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419762895

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Tea Hacic-Vlahovic is a Croatian American writer based in Los Angeles and author of the novel Life of the Party. Previously a columnist for Vice and Wired Italy and contributing editor of Wonderland magazine, she’s the society columnist for Spike art magazine and contributes to Columbia Journal, Dazed, Autre, and others. She is the host of the Troie Radicali podcast and the founder of Stai Zitta magazine. A Cigarette Lit Backwards is her second novel.