Having just returned from SF felt I had to read this. Ideally Should have read it back in the 80s.
Great easy read. ( )

Tales of the City is a fun read ! A great book when you just want to kick back and have a pleasurable read. The characters are realistic and very likable; so much that one gets caught up quickly in each of their lives.Before you know it, you have devoured the whole book
I love it !! ( )

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I can see why this is kind of a classic. Well-tied together, interesting stores weaving through the strange cityscape of San Francisco - not fully believable, but very enjoyable. My main criticism would be that the characters are often 2-dimensional and it's hard to really root for anyone. I more enjoyed the interesting interwoven experiences and lives of the group than the characters' emotional reactions to things. ( )

The classic San Francisco novel introduces a family of characters who live in Mrs. Madrigal's rooming house on Barbary Lane. The book is so full of dialogue that it reads like a script. Very funny, quirky, mind-opening, and heart-warming. ( )