Michael Tolliver Lives (Audiobook on 6 CDs)
6 journalers for this copy...
When BigJohnLefty's "Another CD Only" Bookbox arrived at my door, we had just completed a VBB from iwillrejoice and my Available pile was completely wiped out. I made a quick trip to McKay's Used Books in Chattanooga -- looking for a few good titles to contribute -- and found this one for only $1.95!
Chosen from BigJohnLefty's CD-Only Audiobook box
HOMOPHOBIA ALERT: This is about a gay man living in San Francisco. There is some sexual content, maybe about as much as one of the racier Harlequins. Actually, the sexual orientation was not that important, except as it affected Michael Tolliver's relationship with his deeply conservative family. I did not find anything offensive, but if you're uncomfortable with the idea that GLBT people have lives which include sex, love, and marriage, this book is not for you.
This was a very relaxed story, focused more on description and reflection than incident. The main plot deals with Michael's visit to his family in Florida as his mother nears the end of her life, and is touched with warmth and gentle humor. If you've read any of Maupin's previous 'Tales of the City' books, you'll enjoy meeting your old friends and keeping up with what's new in their lives, but it's not necessary.
Maupin is not a superb audiobook performer, but he's telling his story in his own voice, and who wants to argue with that? Besides, the interview at the end casts some interesting light on the way in which he's speaking through Michael Tolliver.
But that's just one person's opinion. Future listeners, what do YOU think of this book?
This was a very relaxed story, focused more on description and reflection than incident. The main plot deals with Michael's visit to his family in Florida as his mother nears the end of her life, and is touched with warmth and gentle humor. If you've read any of Maupin's previous 'Tales of the City' books, you'll enjoy meeting your old friends and keeping up with what's new in their lives, but it's not necessary.
Maupin is not a superb audiobook performer, but he's telling his story in his own voice, and who wants to argue with that? Besides, the interview at the end casts some interesting light on the way in which he's speaking through Michael Tolliver.
But that's just one person's opinion. Future listeners, what do YOU think of this book?
Journal Entry 4 by JudySlump612 at BigJohnLefty's CD-only AudioBookBox, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, February 28, 2013
Released 11 yrs ago (2/28/2013 UTC) at BigJohnLefty's CD-only AudioBookBox, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
Into the book box for the next reader
This book has made a short stop at my house. It will continue on its journey until it finds its new home.
Took this out of BigJohnLefty's First CD-Only AudioBookBox. Thanks for sharing!
I listened to this back in November, 2016 but forgot to journal it, until now. It was a pretty good story. It was a touching, bittersweet tale with some wit and humor mixed in. I found the main character, Michael, a likeable fellow. Michael Tolliver Lives is part of a series but this book stands on its own. This is the first book of Armistead Maupin's I've read and I had no problem getting into the characters and their life in San Francisco.
Sending this to Azuki who picked it out from JudySlump612's New Audiobook VBB (BigJohnLefty's box transformed). Happy Travels! Enjoy!!
Thanks for sharing, book has safely arrived. Look forward to a good read.
When I picked up this book I had not even heard of the Tales of the City series. Then the series was selected as one of the Great American Reads, and I read the first two books. I then realized that this book I have is actually part of the series.
I very much enjoyed this book, which is very genuine, in turns funny and moving. As I don't usually read racy novels, some scenes did make me turn pink! I haven't read much LGBTQ books, and I had thought their romances will be just like the regular romances, with a pronoun change. Was I wrong.
I also loved the author's interview at the end.
I very much enjoyed this book, which is very genuine, in turns funny and moving. As I don't usually read racy novels, some scenes did make me turn pink! I haven't read much LGBTQ books, and I had thought their romances will be just like the regular romances, with a pronoun change. Was I wrong.
I also loved the author's interview at the end.
Journal Entry 11 by Azuki at Audio Bookbox, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Monday, November 30, 2020
Released 3 yrs ago (11/29/2020 UTC) at Audio Bookbox, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases
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Glad that finally here's an audio bookbox for me to release this.
Caught in the audio Book Box.