A review by morpmeep
Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin

funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is a re-read for me - every few years I come back to the characters from Barbary lane. It's a beautiful story about a group of people who build their lives and love in San Francisco. It's a bit of a time capsule, capturing the lives of queer people right before the AIDS epidemic rears its head. Not all of the characters are loveable - some are downright deplorable, but that's what makes for an interesting read. 

The story was originally published as a serial, so the chapters are quick and easy to speed through. 

I listened to the audio book read by Frances McDormand and highly recommend. 
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