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When Precious Ramotswe father died she did something that everyone thought was crazy opened the first female Detective agency in Botswana. People come to Mma Ramotswe because they have a problem that they dont want the police involved with like the case of the woman whos husband came home with a new car that the wife suspects is stolen. She wanted Mma Ramotswe to find the owner steal the car and give it back. Through out the book their is a mystery of a little boy who was kidnapped.
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The setting of Africa makes this book very different from most of what I read. I found the book to be original and enjoyable. The name of the book led me to believe that it would be a mystery, but it is really not that at all. Instead, it is an anectotal account of the background and adventures of a female detective in Africa.
When her father dies, Precious Ramotswe uses her inheritance to start a female detective agency in Africa. As she tries to help her clients, Mma Ramotswe is exposed to int ...more
When her father dies, Precious Ramotswe uses her inheritance to start a female detective agency in Africa. As she tries to help her clients, Mma Ramotswe is exposed to int ...more
If I could give 3 1/2 stars I would. This was an easy, unchallenging read. The mysteries weren't very deep (I like more of the Agatha Christie/Sherlock Holmes where the answer is very hard to come by), and there didn't seem to be much of a plot to tie the whole story together (just a bunch of jobs that Ramotsway had to solve).
I might read more in the series, but currently I'm not sure. It was interesting to learn more about Botswana, but I don't think I'll run right out for the next one. ...more
I might read more in the series, but currently I'm not sure. It was interesting to learn more about Botswana, but I don't think I'll run right out for the next one. ...more
I know I'm suppose to love these books, and I did think it was a cute read, but I didn't like how it jumped around. Precious is a awesome character, it is just the formate I didn't care for. I do plan on trying his Scottish books.
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A breath of fresh air. Learned about African history. The characters are delightful. A gentle mystery with class.
I loved this book. It was so happy, and so simple. It left me feeling great at the end.
Simple and I love that simplicity. I Really like Mr Matekoni character.
Jan 12, 2009
Maria
marked it as to-read
Apr 08, 2009
Carissa
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Kelly Lamb
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Jessica
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