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I loved this first book in McCall Smith's "Scotland Street" series--I don't know why I didn't start it sooner, since I love his "No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency" books and wait very impatiently for each new one to appear. Having this series to catch up on will help fill that time until I can have more Mma Ramotswe adventures.
This series has the same gentleness one finds in the Mma Ramotswe books; there is an unusual calmness and thoughtfulness to McCall Smith's writing which I find very appealing. ...more
This series has the same gentleness one finds in the Mma Ramotswe books; there is an unusual calmness and thoughtfulness to McCall Smith's writing which I find very appealing. ...more
From the author of the popular series #1 Ladies Detective Agency, which I haven't read. He wrote this as a daily newspaper serial, and I found it highly enjoyable, quite funny, and I loved the short, bite-sized, chapters. Plus, I just discovered a sequel!
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The way this book was written as a continuing story for a newspaper makes it even more fascinating reading. There is a "clifffhanger" at the end of every short chapter.
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In the 12 years between my first and second read of 44 Scotland Street, I’ve apparently come to more appreciate subtle, humorous commentary on people and society. The intervening years have added an additional star to my first rating. The book did the job I wanted it to by whetting my appetite for Edinburgh even more. Perhaps I will even step foot on Scotland Street myself. If only Big Lou’s Coffee Shop existed in real life…
almost finished with this one . . . I really love it and am so glad that it is no. one in the series!! A McCall Smith has become one of my faves. :)
Finished 44 Scotland today and can't wait to start the second in this series! Smith creates such fabulously interesting characters. :) ...more
Finished 44 Scotland today and can't wait to start the second in this series! Smith creates such fabulously interesting characters. :) ...more
Pretty good book, interesting characters. Good flow considering it started out as an on-going story in a newspaper.
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