28 Barbary Lane : A "Tales of the City" Omnibus

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Summary: A wonderful read
Review: What can I say? I've read all of Maupin's books several times. I just can't get enough of this man's wonderful creativity and writing. You feel like a part of the "family". I have never and probably will never love another book as much as I love these. All six books are incredible and they can bring a smile to your face on the worst day. I just wish he would write more books. His only other book besides these is "Maybe the Moon" which is very whimsical and poignant. Thank you Mr. Maupin for giving us such a wonderful gift...

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Summary: I Just Love it!
Review: What does it mean to be human? To love your fellow human beings and pardon their failings...up to a point,that is. Check Norman Neal Williams and Beauchamp and you'll know what I mean.But I've rarely read a novelist whit so profound a understanding of human nature,whit such piety,and whit such a clear mind on what kind of behaviour just can't be tolerated. The behaviour of those who won't respect their fellow humans rights and freedom. The unkind,selfish,cruel and uncaring. Armistead Maupin's stories are a masterpiece on the study of human soul, and of the complex interaction of individualities each one seeking his of her realization.His comedie humaine is far superior, for his empathy, to the cold,harsh and pessimistic stories of some celebrated minimalists of our time.

Rating:
Summary: I Just Love it!
Review: What does it mean to be human? To love your fellow human beings and pardon their failings...up to a point,that is. Check Norman Neal Williams and Beauchamp and you'll know what I mean.But I've rarely read a novelist whit so profound a understanding of human nature,whit such piety,and whit such a clear mind on what kind of behaviour just can't be tolerated. The behaviour of those who won't respect their fellow humans rights and freedom. The unkind,selfish,cruel and uncaring. Armistead Maupin's stories are a masterpiece on the study of human soul, and of the complex interaction of individualities each one seeking his of her realization.His comedie humaine is far superior, for his empathy, to the cold,harsh and pessimistic stories of some celebrated minimalists of our time.

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Summary: 28 Barbery Lane (Tales of the City Omnibus)
Review: When I moved to NYC and was, for the most part, broke, I would spend hours in Lincoln Center Barnes and Noble reading books to pass my time. I spent one glorious weekend with my new friends at Barbary Lane relishing in their adventures and crying at their personal pain and anguish. When I was a bit richer, I scraped together what money I could and bought the full anthology. These are true rich characters that you find yourself revisiting at least once a year at their wonderful home with perhaps the most divine landlady in existence. Even now on my umpteenth reread, I still find myself tensing up on the walkway of Grace Cathedral, the hatred as a hit is placed on DeDe Halcyon Day, and the exhileration of (almost) everything ending on a happy note. Armistead Maupin has delivered a wonderful set of friends I love to visit over and over.

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Summary: The perfect start....
Review: When I moved to NYC and was, for the most part, broke, I would spend hours in Lincoln Center Barnes and Noble reading books to pass my time. I spent one glorious weekend with my new friends at Barbary Lane relishing in their adventures and crying at their personal pain and anguish. When I was a bit richer, I scraped together what money I could and bought the full anthology. These are true rich characters that you find yourself revisiting at least once a year at their wonderful home with perhaps the most divine landlady in existence. Even now on my umpteenth reread, I still find myself tensing up on the walkway of Grace Cathedral, the hatred as a hit is placed on DeDe Halcyon Day, and the exhileration of (almost) everything ending on a happy note. Armistead Maupin has delivered a wonderful set of friends I love to visit over and over.