short but good

This isn't Maupin's strongest work, but it is still a very solid listen. It ends a bit abruptly, and once you see the ending coming, you know exactly what will happen. I think it should've been just a little more fleshed out as a story. Nonetheless, it is an interesting story, written from an interesting perspective.

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This is an abridged version - false advertising

I read this book years ago, and loved it. Cady is an unforgettable character, and the story can be seen as a parable about all kinds of people who don't fit neatly into little boxes. Or it can be enjoyed as a great story.

The problem with the audio book is that it's abridged, and it doesn't say that anywhere on Amazon or Audible when you buy it. I don't mind Maupin's narration, because I like his delivery, even though he's not a "professional" narrator. Actually, reading along in my hardcover copy of the book while listening to the audio book was how I discovered it was abridged. I hate that, and I see it as false advertising. I'm not happy with this. Can I get a full version of the audiobook?

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Another great book

I love this author even if sometimes there's a dark side to his stories. I could listen to him all day long.

Maybe Not?

Armistead did not excite me with this novel. Even his reading of it fell very flat for me. I couldn't get into the characters, story line or anything. Just a total and absolute bore.