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Once again this was a great read, a beautiful summer afternoon with my favorite lady detectives. Can't get much better!
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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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It was a real treat to read this book whilst visiting Botswana!
These books are like a box of candy to me! I look forward to every new addition to the series, wait until it finally shows up on my doorstep, unwrap the box it comes in, admire the artwork on the cover, and then plunge in, not stopping until every morsel is gone (but the best part is these have 0 calories). Thank you, Alexander McCall Smith for every delightful book in this series. Please keep them coming!
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.
"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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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.
Still enjoy the characters and their cases!
Feb 23, 2011
Alice
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it was amazing
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Mar 28, 2011
Heather
marked it as to-read
Apr 07, 2012
Annie
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Aug 08, 2012
Grete
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