Having read the two previous books in this series, Further Tales of the City was exactly what I’ve come to expect from Armistead Maupin. It’s a dramatic, fast-paced soap opera with unexpected twists and turns, and diverse characters whom I enjoy reading about.

In fact, my only quibble with this book is that one of my favorites, Mona, wasn’t in it. I’m hoping she makes a reappearance in the next story.

Further Tales of the City is an easy escape from reality as the characters work, enjoy their leisure time, and navigate the difficult paths of relationships in the modern era. If you’re looking for a getaway from the real world, this might be a good choice for you.

If you can, do start with book one, Tales of the City. It is possible to enjoy each book as a stand alone, but Maupin weaves previous incidents from his characters lives seamlessly into the new stories. I feel like readers might miss out on the full experience if you don’t pick the tale up from the beginning.

Highly recommended.

Here are my reviews of the other two books in the series:

Tales of the City: https://thehelpdeskbookblog.wordpress.com/2020/08/04/tales-of-the-city-by-armistead-maupin/

More Tales of the City: https://thehelpdeskbookblog.wordpress.com/2020/08/17/more-tales-of-the-city-tales-of-the-city-2-by-armistead-maupin/

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