Loyal readers of the previous eight novels will look forward to seeing what has been going on since they last caught up with Mouse, Mary Ann and Mrs Madrigal. People connect to the world and the characters that Maupin has created. This is true for many readers – of all the books that I have been reading and reviewing, this one drew the most response and interest when I talked about it on Twitter. These characters have been with me for many years, since I first read the earlier books in the series. I found myself emotionally entangled: twice I had to put the book down and think through what I had read before I could return to the story. I savoured the reading and the comfort of catching up with old friends I have not sat down with for a while. The Days of Anna Madrigal brings the Tales of the City to a highly satisfactory and emotional close. With beautiful symmetry, this novel brings Tales of the City back to where it all began. Tags: American fiction/ Armistead Maupin/ Tales of the City ARMISTEAD MAUPIN The Days of Anna Madrigal.
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