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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
7 reviews
bickleyhouse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This one, I did not enjoy quite as much as the other two. It's introductory, of course, and we are introduced to Precious Ramotswe, who becomes the first lady detective of Botswana, specifically in the town of Gaborone. This book doesn't read so much like a novel, as a series of stories about Precious and her life leading up to the time that the book is taking place. I would almost call it a book of short stories about her and her family.
There is a somewhat lengthy section focusing on her father, which is written in first person perspective. I did not really get into that section so much. It is necessary, I suppose, as it gives us perspective on where Precious came from, as well as how she was able to afford to buy a house and storefront and open up her No. 1 Ladies' Detective agency.
There is one story that stretches across the last half of the book, with some minor stories between, and this one creates the most tension in this book.
Mr. McCall Smith's writing is easy to read and it is immensely enjoyable. The humor that is displayed is great. I find myself laughing frequently, especially at some of the dialogue between the characters. The author was born in Zimbabwe and taught at the University of Botswana, so he knows the culture and its people. I like how he portrays the people of the area, even though there are "triggers" in some of it, especially in the way the men of the culture treat the women. But this is hones, authentic writing at its best. I will definitely continue reading in this series, and possibly will check out some of the author's other work, as well.
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
poirot's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Violence, Pregnancy, Racism, Death of parent, Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, Rape, Sexual violence, Grief, Death, Sexual assault, Child death, Animal death, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Alcohol
shlymiller's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Body shaming, Murder, Death, Slavery, Child death, Stalking, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Pregnancy, and Grief
mtnest's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Medical content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Child death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Death, Child abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Infertility, and Pregnancy
Minor: Gun violence, Chronic illness, Drug use, Car accident, Classism, Trafficking, and Sexual harassment
Muti/witchcraft, animal attacks, snakessofie__'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Sexism and Rape
Skriven av en vit man.seanml's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Child death, Colonisation, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
Minor: Addiction, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Medical content, Misogyny, Murder, and Violence
joenzwarriors's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Physical abuse and Sexual violence