Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin

272 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ funny lighthearted medium-paced
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Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin is a delightful and humorous tale that will captivate readers who crave stories about the power of found family, the beauty of self-discovery, and the unbreakable bonds of love and acceptance, making it a perfect fit for anyone seeking a lighthearted and heartwarming LGBTQ+ romance.

Description

San Francisco, 1976. A naïve young secretary, fresh out of Cleveland, tumbles headlong into a brave new world of laundromat Lotharios, pot-growing landladies, cut throat debutantes, and Jockey Shorts dance contests. The saga that ensues is manic, ...

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Community Reviews

3.83
based on 5,799 reviews

Moods

funny: 81%

lighthearted: 71%

emotional: 33%

hopeful: 20%

adventurous: 17%

relaxing: 17%

mysterious: 16%

reflective: 13%

inspiring: 7%

sad: 6%

dark: 5%

tense: 2%

challenging: 1%

informative: 1%


Pace

52% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
25% of readers chose A mix
68% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

48% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

69% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

77% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

61% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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