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They say a true fan is one who cannot find fault with that thing they are a fan of - football fans will always love their team, win or lose. I am a fan of Alexander McCall Smith. I am NOT a fan of serialized novels, but the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency books are the exception. I love the ease of life in Botswana and Smith's way of writing them. I can hear them talking in that So. African accent, slowly and clearly. I can taste the red Bush tea. I love the tradition of yelling Ko! Ko! at the ga
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This series never loses its charm. This is the 9th (and my sister sent the 10th to me, so that one is next to read, I guess!), and Mma Ramotswe and her 'sidekick' Mma Makutsi continue their amusing and heartwarming adventures. The gentleness of the stories is so soothing in this day of chaos and worry in which we live. The humor in this one came from little things like Charlie the auto mechanic apprentice deciding he would start a taxi service (with predictable but funny results) and Mma Makutsi
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Funny, sweet and wise. Another wonderfully gentle and witty Mma Ramotswe book.
I have read all of the books in Alexander McCall Smith's Ladies' No. 1 Detective Agency series. I find them simple and sweet and I appreciate Precious Ramatswe's pure outlook on life and her ability to see the best in people. The series either hooks you or not. I have several friends that have read and enjoyed all of these, as well. I tried one of his other series (He's quite prolific), but couldn't get into it. Suprisingly, it was the one about residents of an apartment in Scotland. I was very
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Another great book in the series. I hope he writes another one!
I listened to this book - very enjoyable!
The whole series is delightful. I love that a man can be so candid about men. I love hearing about Botswana and about traditional women. I said hearing because these books should be listened to on CD to hear how the places, people and things are pronounced.
I enjoyed this book. I don't get tired of these characters. I bought HBO just to watch this new show at 8pm on Sunday night! It is a good tv show too.
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This is probably the best one, although I really enjoyed "Blue Shoes and Happiness." I wish I could meet Precious and Grace!
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Much like the others in this series, with nothing particular that stands out.
May 21, 2009
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