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How to Raise an Elephant by Alexander McCall Smith

kyapw's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

jacki_f's review

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3.0

I don't have a lot to say about this book. A meagre plot has been spread very thin but you don't read this series for the plots, you read it for the warm feels and the endearing characters. Which it delivers, as always.

preciousbodle's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

smalltownbookmom's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5. Another satisfying instalment in the series. Its always enjoyable seeing how the threads if the story come together in the end. The importance of kindness to others was a big theme in this one.

okiegirl4's review against another edition

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5.0

I still love this series. My favorite part of this book was the elephant story. How do you raise an elephant? Well, you will have to read the book to find out.

stmchester's review against another edition

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4.0

I settled in for a cozy-but-formulaic read, but this one surprised me! It had a fun central plot. I smiled and even chuckled often. Very enjoyable!

bjhg5053's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Delightful

bookmarked_north734's review against another edition

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Couldn't get into the new narrator. She has a lovely voice for the narrative parts but the voices she uses for some of the characters were very harsh on my ears. I will have to pick up a print copy of the book when I have time.

weebulls's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted relaxing
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

miraclemarg's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • 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? It's complicated

5.0