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Les Chroniques de San Francisco by Armistead Maupin

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deborahst's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

A soap opera in book form with a WILD ending. Shows it's age with some of the characters and storylines but in other ways I was surprised at how a few of the characters seem quite modern (Michael, Brian). Was a fun quick book but probably would not continue the series.

trav2421's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

suzyc's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

ejbhammy's review against another edition

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

katcanwrite's review against another edition

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5.0

Rereading for JanTerm...excited to read this book for the 3rd time! GOT to love some San Francisco fiction ;)

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3rd time, and it's even better than ever. I simply ADORE Mrs. Madrigal; she's delightful, and I wish my JanTerm class was reading more of Maupin's series so they could see just how delightful she truly is! Lots of storylines in this book: DeDe and Beauchamp, Mona starting to feel a little lost, D'orothea's identity, Michael and his search for love, Mary Ann adjusting to SF, Brian looking for love, Mrs. Madrigal's awesomeness...such a fantastic series, and an amazing START to the series. Leaves a lot of room for future books (which, of course, there are).