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Armistead Maupin Continues "Tales of the City" Series
Wayne:
:)
Shakesthecoffecan:
This series is a real wonder, like some parallel universe you can peek into from time to time. I remember reading the first set back in the 90s and everything seemed wrapped up neatly but still I wondered. I wondered in particular about Lexi. What ever happened to her?
Maupin wrote a couple of to the books I enjoyed, Maybe the Moon and The Night Listener each shared a character or a reference with the Tales of the City series, but it was not the same magic. When I heard Michael Toliver Lives had been published I could hardly believe it, would it be as good? Yes it was, in spite of the world changing here, and there, it was like a grand reunion. Anna, still struggling along, Mona lost to cancer, there was no fourth destination......
And now, Maupin continues this brilliant tale, and treats us all unto this unexpected treat, of looking into that serendipitous world again, where something like a cosmic hand moves things along. The fullness of time comes at last, and the many questions answered.
But I can't figure out why Lexi mentioned a Maurice? She said something like he was like a dog going crazy before an earthquake. Perhaps it is the authors veiled reference to himself? He parodied his original collum in the first book, could be.......
pnwDUDE:
--- Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on December 06, 2010, 12:26:55 am ---I just finished reading it, and all I can say is WOW!
That Armisted Maupin, he is the Mark Twain of this time, he really is.
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I just downloaded it to my Kindle. The Tales series of books are fantastic. I started reading them when they first came out and looked forward to subsequent books. I have read each one several times I wasn't a huge fan of the television series. TV & movies are rarely as good as their written work (Brokeback is an exception). I didn't like the change in characters in the television series. There was also a noticeable difference in sets, especially Anna's house on Barbary Lane. And the tv characters weren't as I had them in my mind.
Brad
Shakesthecoffecan:
--- Quote from: bradINblue on December 06, 2010, 09:02:59 pm ---I just downloaded it to my Kindle. The Tales series of books are fantastic. I started reading them when they first came out and looked forward to subsequent books. I have read each one several times I wasn't a huge fan of the television series. TV & movies are rarely as good as their written work (Brokeback is an exception). I didn't like the change in characters in the television series. There was also a noticeable difference in sets, especially Anna's house on Barbary Lane. And the tv characters weren't as I had them in my mind.
Brad
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I agree, but man Billy Campbell sure was easy on the eyes ;)
Shakesthecoffecan:
I have just finished what is supposed to be the last in the "Tales of the City" Series, The Days of Anna Mardigal
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