Claire of the Moon: One Woman's Journey into Her Sexual Identity : A Novel [Paperback]

Nicole Conn (Author)

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During a month-long writers' retreat, Claire and Noel trade sarcastic put - downs. The two women share a cabin, but each acts as if she were there alone. Their habits and writing styles clash--not that either of them does much writing--and provoke frayed nerves. But their irritability masks curiosity, and when Claire finally seduces uptight psychologist Noel, the bickering stops and hurt feelings are miraculously healed. Although it has some appeal as pure escape, this novel is hampered by inane, two-dimensional characters and a weak story line no amount of verbal boxing can disguise. The book contains 11 photo stills from a movie of the same name (not seen) written and directed by Conn. Not a necessary purchase.
- Lisa Nussbaum, Euclid P.L., Ohio
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 172 pages
• Publisher: Naiad Pr; 1st edition (June 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562800388
• ISBN-13: 978-1562800383
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,006,430 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensual and inspiring, you won't want to put this book down!, January 2, 1997

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This review is from: Claire of the Moon: One Woman's Journey into Her Sexual Identity : A Novel (Paperback)

Nicole Conn eloquently pens one of the most wonderfully sensual lesbian love stories of all time. Claire is a brash, beautiful and frustrated writer who has become an expert at masking her own fears and sensitivities. At a women writer's retreat in the Pacific Northwest, she unhappily finds herself sharing a cabin with Noel, and accomplished psychologist and writer whose expertise lies in sexual behavior and intimacy issues. The constant push-pull dynamics of two women, both scarred by love and a lifetime of overcoming obstacles, builds the type of sexual tension that grabs you by the heart and won't let go. I read the book in one day, although I wanted it to never end. I immediately went out and purchased her latest novel.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good movie, better book, August 15, 2001

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This review is from: Claire of the Moon: One Woman's Journey into Her Sexual Identity : A Novel (Paperback)

If you enjoyed the movie, you're going to like the book better. There was a lot to the story that Conn was forced to edit out of the movie to shorten the running time. Once you read the book, you wish that Conn could have afforded to keep the movie the length she intended. The book also explains some things that seem disjointed in the movie. Claire's struggle to decide what exactly it is she wants in her life is interesting. Noel's reluctance to get involved with a "straight" woman is understandable. The story isn't as much about seduction as it it inevitability. It would be nice to have a follow up to see how this pair ended up later.

5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than the movie, April 7, 2011

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I like the movie version of Claire of the Moon. With that said I am aware that the acting, sets, and filming weren't the greatest, but I find the story intriguing, which is why I read the book. I was amazed to find that there was so much left out of the movie, important character development that is essential to the story. The book is definitely worth the read, because it gives you so much more of the story. Everything makes more sense and the story is better for it. I loved the book and can't wait to read it again.

If you loved the movie, you will love the book. If you kind of liked the movie, then you will enjoy the book. If you hated the movie, then the book will offer you more and maybe you will develop an appreciation for the story.