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The End of San Francisco

Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore
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The End of San Francisco

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013

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Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore

The End of San Francisco

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

186

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

San Francisco, California • 1990s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The End of San Francisco is a memoir by Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore that explores themes of identity, belonging, and loss. Through personal narratives, Sycamore reflects on their experiences in San Francisco's queer activist scene, delving into the complexities of community, trauma, and change. The book offers an intimate examination of personal and collective transformation.

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.1

364 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The End of San Francisco by Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore offers a raw and introspective memoir that captures the spirit of queer activism. Critics commend its vivid and honest narrative but note its nonlinear structure may challenge some readers. The emotional depth and cultural critique provide powerful insights into the complexities of identity and community.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The End of San Francisco?

A reader who appreciates The End of San Francisco by Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore enjoys raw memoirs exploring queer identity, activism, and community in poignant prose. Fans of Michelle Tea's Valencia or Maggie Nelson's The Argonauts will find its reflective narrative and cultural critique engaging.

4.1

364 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

186

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

San Francisco, California • 1990s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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