Licking The Salt Block
Logline
Licking The Salt Block is the story of a young girl growing up with dysfunctional parents in the Deep South during the 50s and 60s when racial and social prejudices were at their peak. She struggles with the cruelty of people around her, leaving her with feelings of shame and anger that have far reaching effects on her life.
Genre
Gothic, Historical Fiction, Suspense / Thriller,
Short Summary
Had my heart long ago turned yellow and poisonous like the bitterweed? With the killing of James Lee had I destroyed the farm long before the rattlers came and left their musk? Had I become the very thing I dreaded the most? A natural born killer? Do I regret my actions and my survival?
Setting
Deep South
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
,Surviving life in the deep south during the 50s and 60s.,Overcoming Monster/Villain,Other
Plot - Other Elements
Twist, Philosophical Questions, Coming of Age, Meaningful Message,,Philosophical Questions,Coming of Age,Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Sexual Abuse, Extreme Violence, Language/Profanity,Extreme Violence, Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: Larraine
Age: 53
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Naive, Obedient, Empathetic, Honorable, Insecure, Lone Wolf, Perseverance, Strong Moral Code, Adventurous
Additional Character Details
Name: James Lee
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Aggressive, Badass
Additional Character Details
Name: George Reynolds
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Badass, Blunt, Complex, Desperate, Unapologetic, Aggressive
Additional Character Details
Name: Cordie
Age: 50
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Faithful, Honorable, Religious, Selfless, Skillful, Strong Moral Code, Aspiring, Empathetic, Engaging, Gracious, Perseverance, Uneducated