Heavenly Date and Other Flirtations

by Alexander McCall Smith
Heavenly Date and Other Flirtations
published
August 17th 2004 by Canongate U.S.
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binding
Paperback, 208 pages

isbn
1841955876   (isbn13: 9781841955872)

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From the author of the massive New York Times best-selling series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency comes a collection of short stories that have us ...more





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Americanogig
Americanogig rated it: 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars
06/16/08

Read in June, 2008
After reading the author's series regarding a villa of reduced circumstances, the finer points of sausage dogs and Portugese irregular verbage, I was excited to read something else by him. This is a book of short stories concerning what else? Dating. The first story met my expectations but the others were just...okay. The titular story was truly weird and disappointing. A review on the book said it was reminiscent of Roald Dahl (I expect the reviewer meant his 'Skin' novel, not Charlie and th...more
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Malini
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03/27/08

Read in March, 2008
I really enjoyed these stories. They are unpredictable, quirky, and oddly reminiscent of Roald Dahl (as the blurb on the front cover proclaims). The pacing and buildup of tension in the stories is superb, and the endings are always just perfect. I would never have guessed the author based on his other writings -- the feel of "Heavenly Date" is very different from AMS's other writings. I highly recommend these stories.
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Dita
Dita rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
07/11/08

Read in June, 2008
Delicacies..

Have fallen in love with his famous Mma Ramotswe, I read this book. Becomes a fan of dating and flirting, I was tickled by the title. And yes, he told the dating tale very interesting. Although the setting is scattered all over the world, once again, the way he explained Africa was overrated. I could fell in love once again.

My favorite was the Angelic date.
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Kelly
06/24/07

Read in May, 2007
This is a collection of short love stories. I read this around the same time as Adverbs which is a collection of loosely interwoven love stories. I much preferred this book.
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Rachel
Rachel rated it: 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars
05/25/08

This is a collection of weird short stories. He is a good writer, just picks some odd plots. Read this if you are highly tolerant of the avant garde.
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Joyce
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02/25/08

Read in January, 2008
A short story collection - some interesting; some bizarre. Not at all like his earlier books ( 1st ladies Dective Agency or Scotland series.
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Kelley
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04/30/08

Read in January, 2007
I generally do not like short story compilations....but as good as every I can read anything McCall Smith can dish out and be satisfied!!!!
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SirRoger
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03/15/08

bookshelves: 2006
Read in January, 2006
Rightly compared to Roald Dahl's "adult stories," this collection contains some good writing, but a bit darker than Smith's other series.
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Hannah
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01/21/08

I love McCall Smiths other books but including the pedophiles story in this collection crossed all sorts of lines for me.
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Tamara
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05/25/08

Read in February, 2005
I don't normally love short stories and hadn't read any of the author's other books, but it made me want to do so.
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Jeanne
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05/16/08

bookshelves: short-stories
Read in May, 2008
A very nice collection of short stories. My favorites were the ones about the fat people and the final story.
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Dana
Dana rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
04/14/08

Read in March, 2007
I did this one as an audiobook. I loved some of the stories, and not others. My favorite was "Fat Date".
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Nancy
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03/05/08

I didn't like this book at all. I love this author so I was shocked that this was his work. Strange stories.
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Lynne
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06/21/08

Very different from the other AMS books I've read. Well written but not terribly entertaining or engaging.
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Melanie
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06/20/07

bookshelves: scottish-writers
Read in May, 2007
Beautifully written short stories from around the globe. McCall Smith has caught me in his web!
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Tricia
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09/07/08

Some interesting perspectives on dating and mating. Particularly liked the first story.
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Conner
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08/17/08

This is darker stuff than usual, but it is good literature and wholly worth the read.
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Lyz
Lyz rated it: 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars
02/18/08

Read in February, 2008
Not as good as others I've read by him. Though, not a bad way to pass the time... :)
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Jenrichesson
Jenrichesson is currently reading it
06/09/08

bookshelves: currently-reading
Ooooh - very weird after reading The Ladies #1 Detective Agency which I LOVE...
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Shelly
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02/18/08

Read in February, 2008
recommends it for: Danielle
I listened to this as an audio book...pretty entertaining, I'd recommend it.
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book data (includes all editions)

avg rating (all editions): 3.28 (158 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.22 (153 ratings)
number of reviews: 26







other editions

Heavenly Date: And Other Flirtations (Hardcover)
Heavenly Date, and other Flirtations [UNABRIDGED CD] (Audiobook)
Heavenly Date and Other Stories (Hardcover)