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 enlarge | Author: Alexander M. Smith
Creator: Lisette Lecat
Publisher: Recorded Books
Category: Book
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $13.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  71 reviews
Sales Rank: 194675
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Items: 8
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 5.8 x 5.3 x 1.6
ISBN: 1428185402
EAN: 9781428185401
ASIN: 1428185402
Publication Date: March 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 Another good story June 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is another good story in the series by Alexander McCall Smith. I enjoy reading about his respect for the landscape and traditions of this part of Africa. There is less "mystery" in this one than others which means it isn't as good as the first of the series, but still well worth reading.
 Heartwarming Series of Novels June 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have read the entire series of No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency novels. My only complaint is that each of these is TOO SHORT. I like to spend a long time with a good novel, but reading one of these is extremely enjoyable but soon over...kind of like eating a tasty snack--addictive, but fleeting.
I love these books mainly because of their heroine, Precious Ramotswe--a common sense, "traditionally built" woman in modern Africa. She and her quirky assistant solve simple mysteries but explore more universal truths about human nature. Smith has an engaging style that makes the narrative delightful. Hard to describe...you just have to read the books to understand. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Blessings June 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is latest in a series that starts with "The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency." Every book is delightful. You can read the last three paragraphs of this book and find out what the miracles are. There are several. But, instead, start the series at its beginning, and every time you feel depressed, read a book in the series. Besides feeling better, you will have learned a little about the culture and history of Botswana. What a painless way to learn!
 Series is not yet tired... June 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The real mystery in this series is how the author manages to continue the charming adventures of Precious Ramotswe, Grace Makutsi and Mr. JLB Matekoni well past the original seven volumes he had originally intended. Now on Book #9, McCall still manages to breathe new life into his characters, even if they still maintain habitual bush tea drinking or conversations with their shoes!
One of the gifts or major frustrations of this series (depending on your preference) is the slow rate of character development (at least in terms of their interpersonal relationships). While Mma Potokwane can still be relied upon to supply fruitcake and charm Mr. JLB Matekoni into doing odd jobs, other characters begin to grow and mature, even if only by inches. The changes are subtle, but this is what keeps readers coming back for yet another volume.
I have to admit to skipping over some of the repetitions (Smith writes so that you can pick up any volume in the series, but I do recommend reading them in order) but I found the plot coherency better in this book than in the Good Husband of Zebra Drive, for example. There is still a sense that perhaps he sets up too many loose ends and feels a pressure near the end to tie them up, but it doesn't detract from the general enjoyment of the novel.
Another enjoyable visit to Botswana June 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Smith's Ladies' Detective Agency books always feel like a nice visit with a good friend. The characters are interesting and the pace of the book is leisurely.
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