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pipn_t's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
trainreader's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
alikat42's review
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
brandiburns's review
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
author_d_r_oestreicher's review
5.0
For those not familiar with the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, it is in Gaborone Botswana. These books are the coziest cozy mysteries. For instance, in The Full Cupboard of Life by Alexander McCall Smith, the lady detectives investigate four suitors perusing a rich lady entrepreneur, while also dealing with an incompetent auto repair shop and a high-pressure charity fundraiser. Note that these description sound more dangerous than the actual events.
If you are looking for a pleasant sojourn away from the stress and challenges of the world, I can highly recommend a delightful vacation to Botswana where the biggest concern is finding the next cup of bush tea.
For my book club report see: http://1book42day.blogspot.com/2017/12/the-full-cupboard-of-life-by-alexander.html
If you are looking for a pleasant sojourn away from the stress and challenges of the world, I can highly recommend a delightful vacation to Botswana where the biggest concern is finding the next cup of bush tea.
For my book club report see: http://1book42day.blogspot.com/2017/12/the-full-cupboard-of-life-by-alexander.html
phenomenal_woman's review
3.0
characters: Precious Ramotswe, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, Mma Makutsi, Mma Potokwane, Mma Holonga, Charlie, Mr. Bobologo, Spokes Spokesi
The blurbs on the back of the book say it all: the book is big-hearted and brims with old-fashioned charm. The book is gentle and funny and a lovely, quick read. AMS' lapses in to moralizing about modern society are even mostly charming, if at times verging on tedious.
The blurbs on the back of the book say it all: the book is big-hearted and brims with old-fashioned charm. The book is gentle and funny and a lovely, quick read. AMS' lapses in to moralizing about modern society are even mostly charming, if at times verging on tedious.
poojan's review against another edition
2.0
the only good thing about the book is how detailed description of daily life in Botswana makes you turn the next page! its very simple and subtle story. if thats your game , go for it.
allanvdh's review
3.0
A quick but enjoyable read of the antics of the Number 1 Lady Detective in Botswana. Not too many adventures in this book but keeps the story going so we can’t wait to read the next book.