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Maybe the Moon (Paperback)

by Armistead Maupin (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: HarperPerennial; 1st HarperPerennial Ed edition (31 Aug 1993)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0060924349
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060924348
  • Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 13.2 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 689,099 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The tale of an outsider told from the inside. It speaks to the resilience of the human spirit. Cadence Roth holds the world record of shortest woman and is trying to renew her failed acting career, Maupin narrates the story through Cadence's journal entries. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.


About the Author

Armistead Maupin
Armistead Maupin was born in Washington, D.C. in 1944 but was brought up in Raleigh, North Carolina. A graduate of the University of North Carolina, he served as a naval officer in Vietnam before moving to California in 1971 as a reporter for the Associated Press. In 1976 he launched his daily newspaper serial, Tales of the City, in the San Francisco Chronicle. The first fiction to appear in an American daily for decades, Tales grew into an international sensation when compiled and rewritten as novels. Maupin's six-volume Tales of the City sequence - Tales of the City, More Tales of the City, Further Tales of the City, Babycakes, Significant Others, and Sure of You - are now multi-million bestsellers published in eleven languages. The first two of these novels were adapted as a pair of widely acclaimed television mini-series: the third, Further Tales of the City, is currently in production. Maupin's 1992 novel, Maybe the Moon, chronicling the adventures of the world's shortest woman, was a number one bestseller. His latest novel is The Night Listener. He lives in San Francisco, California.
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Terrific Story That Is Fascinating Start to Finish, 26 Jun 1999
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Having dutifully read through ALL of Maupin's *Tales of the City* novels, becoming increasingly grumpy as the formula become increasingly stale, I did not expect a lot out of *Maybe the Moon* except perhaps another quick, romp-ish read. I was pleasantly surprised, however, to find that this novel is inspired, witty, and socially ignificant without being excessively preachy. The narrative voice of Cadence Roth is convincing, the supporting characters are not just cardboard cutouts, and the story line has enough unpredictable twists and turns to keep a reader turning the pages with anticipation right up until the ending, which I found powerful, indeed.

I liked this book a lot, and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a novel that is both entertaining and thoughtful.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Maupin never disappoints, 29 Mar 2001
By Mrs. K. A. Wheatley "katywheatley" (Leicester, UK) - See all my reviews
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He may never disappoint but you're going to need a whole box of tissues for this one. It was so, so sad. The funnier it got, the sadder it was. There must be a special word or term for that, I don't know. Anway, I was aching with tears by the time I'd finished it. It's a real old, style Hollywood weepy with everything but the kitchen sink thrown in and relocated to San Francisco. It would make a wonderful Sunday afternoon film, except that no one would have the guts to make it. A wonderful book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Moving, 19 Aug 1999
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This is such a moving, heartrending story, filled with humor and sadness. The character of Cady is so well-developed I came to think of her as a real person. Her friends were also very likeable. I can't even begin to express how wonderful this book is.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Find a Beautiful Wisecracking Midget.......
.......and you've got a possible movie on your hands. But then again maybe not as really there's not much to go on as most of the action goes on in the little woman's head via... Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. D. Mcintosh

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not how I remembered it
I absolutely loved this book when it first came out. For me it was Armistead Maupin's greatest achievement. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Phil Shanklin

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
I am probably one of the few Armistead Maupin readers who read Maybe the Moon BEFORE the Tales of the City series.
Maybe the Moon is a joy from the first word. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2001 by davida32

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing!
I was quite disappointed with this novel, as I have enjoyed the other books in the "Tales of th city" sequel so much. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars I fell in love with the book instantly.
I found this to be one of the few books I have read in a long time capable of evoking so many emotions that when I finished the book, I felt that I had actually finished a part of... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Charming, sad, and funny as ever.
I was scared to read this book. Having loved Armistead Maupin's "Tales of the City" series. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Quiet Story
This truly is one of the best books that I have ever read. It is one of those softly quiet stories about the experiences of one person and all those around her- and it is a story... Read more
Published on 10 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A subtle activist.
I think the last pages of this book are the most depressing (but in a good way!) pages I have read so far! Just for what's written there, you've got to read Maybe the moon. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe The Moon- Maybe the best.....
I agree with the previous reviewer, this is tight, funny, wicked writing, with a wonderful current of pathos and honesty. All the characters feel honest and real. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars clever first person account combines humor and pathos
Armistead Maupin is better known for his Tales of the City series, but I liked Maybe the Moon much better. Read more
Published on 19 May 1997

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