More bizarre action for the residents of Barbary Lane
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Further tales of the City jumps forward a few years from More Tales of the City, but most of our favourite characters are still there; the residents of 28 Barbary Lane; Anna Madrigal's children. The improbable events and unlikely coincidences continue with unabated abandon, but this is part of the charm of the stories. But what holds the book together is the skilful way that Maupin involves all the regular characters in the main plot; and main plot there certainly is (with a Jonestown connection), a plot which keeps one guessing to the end.
It's every bit as good as and possibly even funnier than its predecessors; highly recommended.
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Truly Special
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I can't speak highly enough about this series of books. Without sacrificing character interest the plots are always interesting, unique and often quite thrilling. They should be read in order to effect maximum enjoyment, because you grow with the characters and come to love them as real people.
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A more elaborate tell involving the regulars of 28 Barbary
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This is a different pace to the usual books, but the plotline is fantastic and it interweaves actual events from the late 1970's and early 80's. The only flaw is the absence of Mona, who has relocated. But, otherwise, a fantastic read that makes you hungry for more.
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well, what can i say!
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a fab book and you must be stupid if you don't love mouse! i know i do. read this if youve read the previous two only, never start here. and read the further three!
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Weakest link in the chain
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Didn't like this one much at all, though read it for continuity and of course the occasional flash of brilliance. How the heck did Mary Ann get to be a presenter from being a secretary? This was never explained! Please enlighten me! Hated the whole silly Jonestown stuff too. But I love the characters and wanted to see how they were doing, so read on!
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