Babycakes by Armistead Maupin

320 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ adventurous lighthearted slow-paced
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The characters that filled the pages of the three earlier Tales of the City books with love and laughter are at it again, as an ordinary house-husband and his ambitious wife discover there's more to making a baby than meets the eye. Unexpected hel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 856 reviews

Moods

funny 89%
lighthearted 69%
emotional 65%
adventurous 40%
hopeful 32%
relaxing 22%
mysterious 12%
reflective 12%
sad 12%
inspiring 10%
dark 4%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 44%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 40% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.96

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