The classic tale of a female Huck Finn, Peter Bogdanovich's film version of the book was nominated for four Academy Awards. Set in the darkest days of the Great Depression, this is the timeless story of an 11-year-old orphan's rollicking journey through the Deep South with a con man who just might be her father. Brimming with humor, pathos, and an irresistible narrative energy, this is American storytelling at its finest. Paper Moon is tough, vibrant, and ripe for rediscovery.
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Brown's 1971 novel was the basis for the hit film by director Peter Bogdanovich, who provides a new introduction to this reprint. Narrated by 11-year-old Addie Loggins, the story follows her adventures with Long Boy, who may or may not be her father, as they con suckers out of their money in the Depression-era South. Both kids and adults can have great fun with this book.
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"A female Huck Finn." -- Detroit News
"Pure entertainment . . . Brown's ear is almost flawless." -- Life
"Pure, unadulterated entertainment . . . it is hard for me to imagine anyone who won't enjoy an evening with Addie and LongBoy." -- Cleveland Plain Dealer
"The plot is alive and serpentine . . . I just didn't want their adventures to end." -- Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York Times
"Unforgettable." -- Philadelphia Inquirer
"Pure entertainment . . . Brown's ear is almost flawless." -- Life
"Pure, unadulterated entertainment . . . it is hard for me to imagine anyone who won't enjoy an evening with Addie and LongBoy." -- Cleveland Plain Dealer
"The plot is alive and serpentine . . . I just didn't want their adventures to end." -- Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York Times
"Unforgettable." -- Philadelphia Inquirer
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PAPER MOON,
By kate (Portland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Paper Moon: A Novel (Paperback)
This is an excellent book. Having long been a fan of the movie, what a joy to discover the book that started it all. Addie Pray is a hilarious and charming narrator and her adventures pulled me happily along. A real treat. For anyone who likes stories of sassy girls growing up.
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Addie Pray is a wonderful book about life in the Depression.,
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Addie Pray is the best book I have ever read! It's about Addie, a 12- year- old girl who travels around the South with her "could- be" father Moses Pray. Also made into a movie called Paper Moon with Tatum O'Neal, this is one book that is AS GOOD as the movie!!!
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By R Smith "R Smith" (chicago, il) - See all my reviews
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Written in the style (and context) of Steinbeck, this book is excellent.
The remarkable thing about the book, though, is that it is one of the few instances where you should read and see both the book and movie. If you liked the movie, the book provides more stories and adventures; if you liked the book, the movie brings the characters, setting, and geography to life. The book is very readable; in fact, I read all 300 pages in a day! I highly recommend this book; the movie only makes a very good story better.
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They say my mama, Miss Essie Mae Loggins, was the wildest girl in Marengo County, Alabama. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Long Boy, Major Lee, Grandmama Sass, Amelia Sass, Deputy Hardin, Old Dock, Colonel Culpepper, New Orleans, Beau Goldsborough, Jess Hardin, Cousin Aaron, Miss Trixie, Madeleine Sass, Punta Rassa, Roi Tan, Front Street, Mistah Polk, Winston County, Addie Isbell, Aunt Kate, Fort Myers, John Halstead, Lost Mine, Mayflower Goldsborough, Mistah Johnson New!
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They say my mama, Miss Essie Mae Loggins, was the wildest girl in Marengo County, Alabama. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
crinkly looks, snorting laugh Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Long Boy, Major Lee, Grandmama Sass, Amelia Sass, Deputy Hardin, Old Dock, Colonel Culpepper, New Orleans, Beau Goldsborough, Jess Hardin, Cousin Aaron, Miss Trixie, Madeleine Sass, Punta Rassa, Roi Tan, Front Street, Mistah Polk, Winston County, Addie Isbell, Aunt Kate, Fort Myers, John Halstead, Lost Mine, Mayflower Goldsborough, Mistah Johnson New!
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