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An Older Man Paperback – August 8, 2015

by Wayne Hoffman (Author)

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Moe Pearlman--once the twenty-something protagonist of Hard--is now over forty, overweight, and going gray. For someone used to being the adorable younger guy chasing after older men, that's not particularly easy. But Moe's whole conception of himself is challenged when he spends Bear Week in Provincetown, an event that brings thousands of mature gay and bi men to the tip of Cape Cod the week after Independence Day to revel and relax. Still singular in his focus and sexual appetites, Moe hopes he'll find a hot older guy and have an intense summer fling. Joining him on vacation is Moe's ex-lover Gene and Gene's new boyfriend Carlos, so Moe has no reason to feel lonely, but when the older objects of Moe's affection start looking right past him in favor of younger rivals, Moe is shaken to the core

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148 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Bear Bones Books
Publication date

August 8, 2015
Dimensions

5.51 x 0.34 x 8.5 inches
ISBN-10

1590212916
ISBN-13

978-1590212912
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"As much a touching examination of aging and loneliness as it is a witty tale of sexual shenanigans during Provincetown's Bear Week, Wayne Hoffman's new novella, An Older Man, is a real delight." - Jeff Mann, author of Cub and Salvation

"An Older Man is a bear-hug of a book that is equal parts burly bouquet of bear culture, a love letter to Provincetown, and a sexy story about our hirsute hero Moe's quest to find 'the one.'"
-- Gregg Shapiro, author of Lincoln Avenue

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Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bear Bones Books (August 8, 2015)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 148 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1590212916

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1590212912

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.51 x 0.34 x 8.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #3,672,970 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

#2,626 in LGBTQ+ Literary Fiction (Books)

#27,979 in Psychological Fiction (Books)

#154,768 in Literary Fiction (Books)

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GazFerg
An Older Man, a new beginning.
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2016
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An easy read that includes aspects of a gay man ageing and dealing with what this might mean for him sexually. I particularly liked the diversity of gay characters. Enjoy!
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A. Hardesty
Nice read
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2015
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This version of the old younger man chasing the older man trope is well done, and oddly satisfying. It was nice to see a character have some self-doubt to deal with.
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JimboLA
Bears and Bears and Bears - Oh My.
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2015
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delightful and relatively quick romp through Provincetown during Bear Week, as Moe Pearlman, the hero from Hoffman's "Hard," comes back as an "older man" (though some of us have to smirk at the notion of 42 being older, everything is relative, and in the gay community, some say 35 is over the hill). I loved the simple construct of a day per chapter, the slow change that occurs in Moe as he moves from a younger man who everybody always wanted to becoming an older person desired for those very characteristics of being older. A funny dip into the bear sub-subculture, and the sub-sub-sub culture of Provincetown bears. Makes me want to book a vacation to Old Cape Cod. Although this is a sequel to "Hard," you absolutely don't have to have read that book (though I'd recommend it as an "also read") to totally understand "An Older Man." Will someone please tell Spiritus Pizza to turn on their webcam?!
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patrick smith
a great fun read but
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2016
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the second book i have from this author , a great fun read but thoughtful
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Vic Mansfield
Sweet and sexy
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2017
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Aging, loneliness, community, connection, and sexy fun. All part of this well-written book. Any near will understand! Great read!!
I loved it!
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Dewey Smith
Beautiful Story.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2015
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The title caught me first. (I love older men) Therefore I had to read it. Although I've never been to Provincetown, this story made me want to be there. Following the adventures of these guys at Bear Week once again made me want to be the friend walking beside them or having the adventure myself. Most particularly, I know what Moe was feeling. I too have wondered how life will be for me as I become a mid-forties man. Reading along I felt for each of them and wanted everything to turn out "just right". Thanks Wayne for again bringing me into the lives of these beautiful men.
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Jack Chapman
Awesome and Sexy Book that Leaves you Wanting Mo(r)e.
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2015
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Wayne Hoffman's first book "Hard" is one of favorite books, I'm always revisiting it. I was so excited that now in "An Older Man" we revisit Moe in the present day exploring his experiences at Provincetown Bear Week

I've been fortunate to go to Provincetown Bear Week and Hoffman really nails the setting. Reading it I can imagine myself walking in the steps of the characters. I feel like I'm back with them (and I'm kind of jealous, I want to be there too).

While the narrative of this book smaller in scale compared to 'Hard', I found the book very enjoyable, and would strongly recommend reading it. I love Moe and want to follow him on more adventures.
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RShirley
Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2016
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Read this!
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