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Aug 01, 2023
List: Books that explain California
Jul 31, 2022CAR101010 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This was a very light and fun read that gave some great insight to a particular historical time in San Francisco. Honestly, it was almost like a gay version of 'friends'. Will definitely be reading the rest of the series!
Jan 12, 2022HPL_Michelle_N rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The first time I read Tales of the City, I had not yet fallen out of love with San Francisco. It was sometime around 1992 and I fell deeply in love with Mouse all the other Barbary Lane denizens. I proceeded directly to the library to get…
Jan 26, 2020L_Napier rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
I couldn’t get invested into the characters and story. The book is collection of short stories that was published in the SF Chronicle, so the book format does not serve the experience as well as a weekly publication.
Nov 09, 2019Jhetto rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
This was probably cutting edge, even shocking, when it was released in 1978; but like shag carpet, sadly, it hasn’t aged well.
Aug 19, 2018ranvapa rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Interesting, likeable characters, plus an extraordinary setting make this book thoroughly engaging. Like others have said, it is hard to put down. The last part of the book felt like a soap opera, though. Left me not wanting to continue…
Sep 06, 2017ownedbydoxies rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Addictive. Totally addictive, so beware!! It'll pull you in, keep you interested, keep you questioning and wondering and then have you putting his next one on hold!
Sep 29, 2016Candaceb108 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Read Anthony Zedan's comment. He has said it all. Not a native San Franciscan, I loved it. And he is right, I've started the second book. Not a mental or cultural challenge, but fun.
May 31, 2015ansoneesf rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A fun and easy read, but you will have to read all three "Tales" books, if you get into the first one. There is so much humor mixed in and the chapters are so short, you will soon lose track of time and find yourself finishing them in no…
Mar 02, 2015SeattleSueLibrary rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I read this book when it first was published and even though it's been nearly 40 years, the stories and how they intertwine still hold together.
Feb 18, 2014pattyloucor67 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
When this book was written in1978, it appeared as a serialization in a San Francisco newspaper. It eventually became a miniseries on TV, and several subsequent volumes were written to keep the characters alive. I found myself loving this…
May 29, 2013lokiskywalker rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Pretty much just a poor man's Confederacy Of Dunces.
Jul 20, 2012uncommonreader rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
A comedy about the tenants of an apartment building in pre-AIDs San Franscisco. Dated but captures the 1970s West Coast culture and emerging middle class character of bohemian life.
Jul 20, 2012virgogirl73 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Such a great read I couldn't put it down. The author has a great writing style and keeps the reader engaged. All of the characters were written fantastically and made you that much more interested in their lives.