The Unbearable Lightness of Scones (44 Scotland Street, #5) in Q&A with Alexander McCall Smith

Aug 29, 2009 Ellie rated it it was amazing

This USA publication of this book is a few months away, but I picked up a copy in London recently. As with the other books in this series, it's a touching collection of glimpses into the lives of neighbors and friends from a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Scotland. The characters have come to feel like personal friends of mine, even the ones I love to hate. :-) The author employs some very subtle humor, making a bit of fun of human nature. I really hated the book to end, and eagerly await the next i ...more

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Feb 23, 2010 Gwen the Librarian rated it liked it

Shelves: booksforgrown-ups

The reason I love Alexander McCall Smith is because of all the truths about the human condition that he stirs in with his plots. I am continuing to enjoy the exploits of the Edinburgh characters in this serial, and this one highlights some big changes for Bruce. Will they last? I'm very curious to see. ...more

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Mar 01, 2010 Erin rated it it was ok

Shelves: read-2010

Still not my favorite series.

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Apr 10, 2010 Nancy rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2010

Always a pleasure!

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Dec 29, 2009 Kathie rated it really liked it

I just love Alexander McCall Smith's books. They don't have any tremendous action or intrigue but I really enjoy the tone and the "slice of life" stories.
With this series, I like all the characters and it is fun to see how their lives progress.
Poor Bertie! I can't wait to see if he finally gets out from his mother's stifling parenting. At least his father finally started to act on Bertie's behalf a bit - things are looking up I think! ...more

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