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Goodbye Barbary Lane: "Tales of the City" Books 7-9 (Tales of the City Omnibus, 3)

Armistead Maupin
4.8 / 5.0
Published: 2016 ISBN: 9780062563774

Description

For decades, the residents of 28 Barbary Lane have served as a chosen family, navigating the shifting landscape of San Francisco with humor, grace, and an unbreakable bond. This collection brings the final three chapters of the iconic series to a poignant close, reuniting readers with the unforgettable souls who redefined the meaning of home. As the city changes around them, the characters we have grown to love face the complexities of aging, the sting of loss, and the enduring power of human connection. These stories capture the essence of a vibrant community where secrets are shared over candlelight and the definition of family is written in the heart rather than the bloodline. With the signature wit and empathy that made the series a literary landmark, the narrative explores the messy, beautiful reality of life among friends who have become our own. Whether you are a longtime devotee returning to the fold or a newcomer curious about the magic of this legendary address, these pages offer a deeply moving farewell. It is a heartfelt tribute to the resilience of love and the enduring spirit of a city that taught us all how to be ourselves.

Customer Reviews

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Kyla Welch
February 17, 2020
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Lovely way to wrap up the series.

I was captivated by the general premise of the story line and the central characters from the first book. The author paints such lush and vivid images of both physical places and emotional places. As I read more, I was really struck by how I could identify with a character while simultaneously loathing the character. And then like that character a few chapters later. They are written with incredible believable multidimensionality. The reaches in unlikely coincidences are what give the story whimsy and take you just enough out of ordinary reality to want to lose yourself in the world that the author has created.
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Roy D.
January 9, 2026
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Good collection of three volumes of the series.

If you've ever lived in San Francisco, as I did, this brings back so many memories. I've read all the books (years ago) and decided to revisit Barbary Lane. Plan to read all nine volumes again.
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Kindle Customer
January 12, 2022
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Fun and More Fun

The characters are real and their stories interesting and captivating. I always like characters where I can like them one minute then dislike them in the Sam minute. Truly a gift the author has to develop real multi dimensional characters.