Armistead Maupin’s latest “Mary Ann in Autumn” does not disappoint. If anything, it re-kindled fond memories of the Tales of the City TV series. I was addicted to the series featuring Laura Linney as Mary Ann and Olympia Dukakis as the matriarch Mrs. Madrigal. I didn’t have a VCR back then so I had to rush home and watch it as per PBS’s schedule. Every episode was gripping and missing one meant missing a big part of the plot. This book brought all those feelings back and I couldn’t stop reading once I got started. If you aren’t familiar with the series, I recommend that you read/watch the preceding Tales of the City segments before reading this instalment. There’s pure joy in getting re-acquainted with Mary Ann and her entourage. Maupin brilliantly ages them and one can relate to the consequences that time entails on the mind and body. The friendships remain strong and the political fight is still present. This is contemporary, entertaining fiction at its best. Overall Rating (*****)
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