Die Geschichte von Addie und Long Boy
- 334 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Joe David Brown Book order (chronological)
Joe David Brown was a journalist and author, most renowned for his novel Addie Pray, which was adapted into the 1973 film Paper Moon. His work often captured a sense of humor and insight into the lives of ordinary people, particularly during times of economic hardship. Brown skillfully evoked the spirit of his era and the settings his characters inhabited, imbuing them with a keen sense of authenticity and detail.
Addie is the cheekiest, most cunning, and lovable little rascal to ever roam the streets of Alabama and literature. This mischievous girl captures the reader's heart from the very first page, as stealing is Addie's specialty. Even the savvy Long Boy acknowledges her talent as he takes her under his wing. From him, Addie learns how to con widows into buying ornate Bibles with inscriptions from the beyond and how to transform a clunker into a brand-new ride. The novel, originally published in 1971 as "Addie Pray," became a worldwide success. A year later, it caught the attention of Peter Bogdanovich, whose film adaptation, titled "Paper Moon," became an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Die Geschichte von Addie und Long Boy und wie sie beide fröhlichen Herzens auf anderer Leute Kosten lebten
Roman
- 313 pages
- 11 hours of reading
HARDCOVER, ED. 1961, BY JOE DAVID BROWN AND THE EDITORS OF LIFE, TIME INCORPORATED. Beautiful photography (both in color and in black and white) from Life Magazine, of India.