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3.5 stars. This is a series you read if you enjoy the characters, the Scottish setting and the philosophical backdrop. You don't really read this for the storyline as much. The audiobooks are all well done and the series is good, but not great.
I really like this series for when I wake up at 3am and don't fall right back to sleep. They keep you company without keeping you on the edge of your seat. Alexander McCall Smith is always a winner in my book because I know he's not going to be offensive ...more
I really like this series for when I wake up at 3am and don't fall right back to sleep. They keep you company without keeping you on the edge of your seat. Alexander McCall Smith is always a winner in my book because I know he's not going to be offensive ...more
My first Alexander McCall Smith read, I'm a little embarrassed to admit. I really enjoyed it--nothing earth-shattering, but a fun & witty read, with a thoroughly enjoyable main character who is an amateur philosopher on all kinds of subjects. Looking forward to reading another in this series, as well as some other McCall Smith books.
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I really enjoy the Isabel Dalhousie series by Alexander McCall Smith. I like the gentle stories, the introspective main character, and the wit and wisdome that is a large part of the plot. This is just the right book to read in a quiet, comfy place with a pot of tea.
Mar 14, 2010
Kimberly
marked it as to-read
Jun 12, 2010
Juliana Philippa
marked it as to-read
Jul 16, 2019
Megan
marked it as to-read
Feb 17, 2020
Kristen
marked it as do-not-read-don-t-like-series
