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Maybe the Moon Audio Cassette – Unabridged, October 1, 1992

by Armistead Maupin (Author)
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Thirty-two inches tall, the acid-tongued actress Cadence Roth survives in Hollywood doing "infomercials" and B-grade horror flicks. By the author of Tales of the City. Simultaneous.
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  1. Language
    English
  2. Publisher
    Harperaudio
  3. Publication date
    October 1, 1992
  4. Dimensions
    4.5 x 1.5 x 5.75 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1559946628
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1559946629
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harperaudio; Unabridged edition (October 1, 1992)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1559946628
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1559946629
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.32 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.5 x 1.5 x 5.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 287 ratings

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Armistead Maupin

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Armistead Maupin was born in Washington, D.C., in 1944 but grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina. A graduate of the University of North Carolina, he served as a naval officer in the Mediterranean and with the River Patrol Force in Vietnam. Maupin worked briefly as a reporter for a newspaper in Charleston, South Carolina, before being assigned to the San Francisco bureau of the Associated Press in 1971. The climate of freedom and tolerance he found in his adopted city inspired him to come out publicly as homosexual in 1974. Two years later, he launched his “Tales of the City” serial in the San Francisco Chronicle, the first fiction to appear in an American daily for decades.

Maupin is the author of nine novels, including the six-volume Tales of the City series, Maybe the Moon, The Night Listener and, most recently, Michael Tolliver Lives. Three miniseries starring Olympia Dukakis and Laura Linney were made from the first three novels in the Tales series. The Night Listener became a feature film starring Robin Williams and Toni Collette.

He lives in Santa Fe with his husband, the photographer Christopher Turner.

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Neodoering
5.0 out of 5 stars Armistead Maupin's Best Book Yet
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2020
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I've read about ten of this author's books, and this one is the best yet. The writing is serviceable, but he handles characters really well. I laughed often while reading this book. The story follows Cadence Roth, a dwarf actor/singer who has had one great movie and wants to do another great movie. With her roommate and her gay friend they plot to get her a plum role. Well worth reading.
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Greedyreader
5.0 out of 5 stars Quirky, Fun and Engaging!
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2014
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I have to begin by stating that I am a huge Armistead Maupin fan. I have loved "Tales of the City", for years and I think Armistead is a gifted story teller. I came across " Maybe the Moon" while searching for other titles, I must say it was a happy accident. The characters are interesting and like able. The plot is realistic and kept me engaged. If you like quirky characters and do not need a happily ever after, this book is for you.
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Regina D
4.0 out of 5 stars Maybe the Moon review
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2010
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Maybe the Moon: A Novel

It was a good read; but i like the Tales in the City books better.
I am glad I read it though and must admit I sympathized with the main character. It is well written and I do recommend it.
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dianna
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrmistead Maupin continues to enchant
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023
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I just love the tangled web the author weaves in his books. The oddities of life play out in characters rich in personality. Cady Roth is a renaissance woman regardless of size. Unapologetically herself.
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Lisa Riquelme
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend it
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2017
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"Maybe the Moon" is as unexpected as it is unusual, and it's very hard to put down once you've begun reading it. It is a powerful story about what it is like to be different, and if you know what it's like to be different, you will be able to relate while laughing at the absurdity of human nature. This book is one of my all-time favorites. If you enjoy reading Armistead Maupin, I highly recommend it.
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art aratin
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story/Wonderful Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2014
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I loved MAYBE THE MOON since I first read it when it was newly published. One of the many reasons for loving was that the main character always reminded of one of my oldest and dearest friends. This particular purchase was as a gift for her. I have read and reread all of Armistead Maupin's books over and over again. The older ones are practically memorized from so many readings, and the books are beginning to fall apart. But I treasure them because all of them are autographed, so I take good care of them.
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Amalia Moisa
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2015
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It took a while for this book to get me. Beginning was quite boring for me but it becomes quite captivating after the first half.
Main character is a bit heavy to take in at the beginning since it is a dwarf but as the action starts it motivates you to finish.
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Sandra E. Freedman
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2019
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Good story well written
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Sara sato
5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2019
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Great book.
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Hilde
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant as ever
Reviewed in Spain on October 3, 2017
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If you know Maupin’s Tales you will know what to expect and he delivers. Lovely, funny, some swearing, some love. Genuine people in a crazy setting.
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ChunkLi
1.0 out of 5 stars Boring to read
Reviewed in Australia on March 10, 2015
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Boring to read, had no direction and could not relate. Quite a shockingly bad follow up to Michael Tolliver Lives.
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Donna Wilber
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and sensitive, with a twist.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2010
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I loved reading Maupin's Tales of the City books, and The Night Listener, so I knew I'd enjoy this story.
Cadence Roth holds the world record for being the shortest woman. She played the main character in a very successful children's film and is now staging a comeback to the acting profession, whilst trying to avoid roles for short people. The book tells her story from her perspective, through her diary.
It's funny, it's sensitive without being mawkish, and it doesn't patronise the main character or the reader. You're always on Cadence's side and you really want her to succeed in both her professional and personal lives. The unpredictable ending was bitter-sweet.
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elsey
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2018
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I enjoyed this book but not as much as the Tolliver series. It’s a good book but didn’t set me on fire.
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