A review by katiemack
Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I hated this when I first started reading it--Armistead Maupin's style involves overly snappy dialogue and dropping as many San Francisco references and '70s activities into his chapters as he can--so at first it was difficult to keep going. In spite of this, I ended up getting sucked into the lives of the characters (except Mary Ann and Brian, both of whom are repulsive in different ways), and I have to give Maupin credit for creating a compelling, soap-opera-esque atmosphere that enmeshes everything and allows for a more readable flow.

This book ended up being fun but dated; I feel like I'm too young to fully enjoy it. 
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