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A nice, comforting, enjoyable read. Here's a quote that sums it up:
Says a writer of her characters: ". . . I want their vision of justice and good to prevail."
"And is that the only possible ending?" asked Angus.
"No," said Antonia. "Things can end badly, as they sometimes do in life. but if they do, then we know that something is wrong, just as we know it when a piece of music doesn't resolve itself properly at the end. We know that. We just do. And so we prefer harmony."
"And everybody lives happ ...more
Says a writer of her characters: ". . . I want their vision of justice and good to prevail."
"And is that the only possible ending?" asked Angus.
"No," said Antonia. "Things can end badly, as they sometimes do in life. but if they do, then we know that something is wrong, just as we know it when a piece of music doesn't resolve itself properly at the end. We know that. We just do. And so we prefer harmony."
"And everybody lives happ ...more
I am crazy about this series!!!
Third in the series, and you can tell Alexander McCall Smith is settling into the format of writing and posting in the newspaper, week to week, Dickens style.
Again, this made for a perfect listening on my drive to and from work each day (despite my move, still 30 minutes each way--*sigh*). The plots are enjoyable, yet not so riveting that you run into the car in front of you.
I liked all of the characters' stories. Except poor Bertie. I wanted to wack Irene and Dr. Fairbourn the whole time. In ...more
Again, this made for a perfect listening on my drive to and from work each day (despite my move, still 30 minutes each way--*sigh*). The plots are enjoyable, yet not so riveting that you run into the car in front of you.
I liked all of the characters' stories. Except poor Bertie. I wanted to wack Irene and Dr. Fairbourn the whole time. In ...more
I just adore this series and am so glad that there are more!
I love Alexander McCall Smith's books more than any others. This one was typically cerebral while celebrating human frailties. The 44 Scotland Street series is not my very favorite of his, deserving only 3 stars.
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I LOVE Alexander McCall Smith. This book is just as humorous as the others and his characters become more engaging than ever, especially Bertie.
I am never disappointed by McCall Smith, all the series are wonderful. I think Bertie is one of my favourite literary characters of all time.
This is my current gym book, for reading on the treadmill! It's perfect for that, being written as a serial.
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Listening to this on audio.
Jan 22, 2010
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