Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #239864 in Books
• Published on: 1993-06-24
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .80" h x 5.29" w x 8.01" l, .55 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

From Publishers Weekly
Though narrator Cadence Roth is only 31 inches tall, her impact on the reader's emotions is enormous. BOMC alternate in cloth.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal
Cadence Roth is a heroine one will not soon forget. All of 31 inches tall, Cady played Mr. Woods, an E.T.-like character, in a hit movie a decade ago. Now 30 years old, she performs at birthday parties and bat mitzvahs, on the fringe of an industry that doesn't have much need for chubby dwarfs. In a strong and witty voice, Cady records daily life with her dizzy, star-struck roommate Renee, the physical challenge of turning on a shower, discrimination by people, and harassment by dogs. She begins a charming romance with a tall, handsome pianist and then, with her best friend, Jeff--a writer active in gay politics--she plots her comeback. Both a well-told story and a subtle fable about difference, this novel was penned by the author of the popular series "Tales of the City," of which Sure of You ( LJ 9/15/89) was the final installment. Recommended for public libraries.
- Brian Kenney, Brooklyn P.L.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From AudioFile
Maupin uses a uniform tone in telling the story of Cadence Roth--a once-famous but now forgotten actress. His lethargic, deadpan delivery makes Cadence's cynical attitude delightfully amusing. The apathetic tone also evokes empathy from the listener as Maupin recounts Cadence's dehumanizing experiences in show business. Maupin uses this voice most effectively in the epilogue when reading the correspondence between film executives concerning Cadence's untimely death. The style exposes their false sympathy and the irony of their plans to profit from a film version of her life. Full of humor and sorrow, the novel is a thought-provoking tale of a tragic hero and a manipulative industry. M.P.T. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine