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Sep 09, 2010
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I really enjoyed this latest title in the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. For one thing, there's a little more, dare I say it?, action in this one, although admittedly that's a relative statement. But there is actual physical altercation - no guns of course - and that's a new thing. As usual Ms. Lecat's reading is excellent - she really gives every one of the books she records in this series at least a one star boost if not more.
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Alexander McCall Smith has become my Miss Manners, Mma Ramotswe my mentor, and Mma Makutse my guilty pleasure. Sure, the books have a puzzle or two to solve. But what makes them special is their attention to civility and social discourse. The reallocation of two teapots in the offices of the #1 Ladies Detective Agency is given as much care as the struggle between Mma MaKutse and her fiance's aunt over the care of said fiance or the conclusion of the case of the unknown heir. And at the center of
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I love all of Sandy McCall Smith's books. His little worlds are so lovely and calming.
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I just love these books. I love the main character and her wisdom, and I wish I was more like her. I'm giving this four stars just because the mysteries were a little more forced than usual. Usually the outcomes are exciting and somewhat surprising (though they are certainly not hardcore mysteries), but this time they weren't as clever or able to capture the quick wit and intelligence of Mma Ramotswe. That being said, it still had everything I loved about this series.
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Not as good as his other ones.
Entertaining, but I am not receiving as much joy from these books as I did earlier. The constant repetition of themes like traditionally-built, 97%, etc. have gotten old, I think. I will continue to read the books, but would like to see the characters expand into new areas.
Mma Ramotse solves ethical dilemmas in her gentle style. Poor Phuti loses part of his leg - will this affect his marriage? The lady detectives travel to a remote part of Botswana to deliver good news - but it gets complicated... I love all McCall's books.
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"Be content with who you are and where you are, and do whatever you can do to bring to others such contentment, joy, and understanding that you have managed to find yourself."
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One of my favorite one in the series yet! I just LOVE all of the characters in these books from the main characters to even the minor ones like the apprentice mechanics.
No need to summarize the plot- it is always incidental to the wonderful characters and charming view of their lives and country... great as always.
Another fun read in the series. I love, love, love these books. They take me back to Africa every time I pick one up.
And yet another easy breezy read from my favorite author!
These books always bring a smile
These books always bring a smile
May 04, 2010
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