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The Miracle at Speedy Motors: BOOK #9 | 
 enlarge | Author: Alexander Mccall Smith
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  77 reviews
Sales Rank: 1423472
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0676979211
EAN: 9780676979213
ASIN: 0676979211
Publication Date: April 15, 2008
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In the ninth installment of this infinitely enjoyable and bestselling series, Precious Ramotswe is doing what she does best–solving crimes and taking care of business: her own and everybody else’s.
Investigating her latest case, Mma Ramotswe has to trek to a game preserve, where she rediscovers the breathtaking beauty of her beloved Botswana. She is there to uncover the truth about an elderly American traveller whose safari proved to be his last journey. What she discovers is a surprise to everyone concerned.
Meanwhile, problems are also brewing back at the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency: Mma Makutsi has instituted the Complaint Half Hour in order to air her grievances–which works well for her until Mma Ramotswe decides to institute her own version. And life is no less complicated at Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, where Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni–Mma Ramotswe’s estimable husband–has suddenly decided to mortgage the garage.
But without a doubt–and after several cups of bush tea–Precious Ramotswe will make sure, as only she can, that everything turns out as it should.
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 Another hit for Alexander McCall Smith September 18, 2008
This is another hit for the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency in Botswana, Africa. The book flows smoothly and is enjoyable to read. I could not put it down. Charming, as always. I have learned a lot about African life and different kinds of tea from this series.
 One of the better of the series September 17, 2008
Some of these books feel as if the author has turned the crank on his machine and produced the requisite 200 pages. Here we find the humor and the good hearted relationships established in the first of the series. Many of the small characters are given bigger roles here and actually a significant part of the story: Mr. Polopetsi has an important role and even Charlie's obsession with women turns to good stead.
Even though each of the children has an important event, the main family is still stiff and formal -- addressing each by formal names, while Mma Makutsi and her fiance use their first names. Even though Mma Ramotswe finally refers to herself as "Mommy" in trying to comfort her adopted son, that never recurs. And you never forget they're adopted.
The main relationship is between the two women of the agency and that's particularly close here.
Apart from my complaints, the book is delightful. There are problems to be solved here and bizarre characters and great humor to be found in the solution. Don't miss the satire on Hollywood chase scenes -- played out in the most absurd of situations. Picture the scene as you read!
There is wisdom and kindness in Mma Ramotswe's discussions and Mma Makutsi even rises to acknowledge that she, herself, has not this wisdom -- although she recognizes it. This book has the humor and richness of the better books of the series with enough plot to keep it going.
In this series, there is little character or relationship development. Each book is an escapist entertainment using detective cases for much of the plot and family problems for the rest. The great value is the warmth of the relationships, the humor, and the particular -- or particular -- accent of the African style.
Best in series September 6, 2008
I have read and loved the entire series of the No.1 Ladies Detective Agency. That said this one is my favorite. Each book in the series is a mini vacation to a simpler more innocent time in the beautiful African setting. Of all of the qualities that make this series so enjoyable, I think Alexander McCall Smith has captured them best in this book.I don't want this journey to end.
another great read in a terrific series August 31, 2008
I have read all of the books in this series, as well as all of the other books this author has written. While I tend to like his other series slightly more, especially his satire, The #1 Ladies' Detective Agency is top of my list for a gentle and engaging read. The characters here are filled out with more detail than some of the earlier books in the series, and the plot somewhat more complex. As always, one can easily forget living in the midst of hectic suburban America and be transported to a land of cattle and tradition, where the day to day nuances of life remind one of what is important, and what is not. Highly recommended!
Enjoyable August 31, 2008
Like returning to an old friend. This is the kind of stories we enjoy from Mr. Smith.
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