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dunnadam's review against another edition
5.0
A new book in this series means it's time to unplug the phone and ignore the family and sit down on my holiday trip to Botswana. The book doesn't disappoint, starting out simmering (the main case isn't revealed until about 40% or so) and working into a full boil.
The bittersweet ending was very moving and was I think the best of the series.
The bittersweet ending was very moving and was I think the best of the series.
shrook's review
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bookguyinva2022's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
amycbu's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
book_concierge's review against another edition
4.0
Digital audiobook performed by Liset Lecat
3.5*** (rounded up)
Book sixteen in the immensely popular – and equally enjoyable – series starring Mma Precious Ramotswe and other residents of Gabaron, Botswana. In this episode Mma Ramotswe is persuaded by Mma Grace Matekoni Radiputi to take a well-deserved vacation. Except that cases still come her way: from a troubled young boy to a politician whose reputation is being sullied.
I love this series for the gentle “mysteries of daily life” and for the wonderful way that Precious arrives at the truth and solves her cases. There are no gristly murders here, though there are mysteries of human behavior. There are lessons to be learned about relationships: with husbands, children, friends, colleagues. And Precious learns something about herself as well.
Spending time with the characters of these novels is like enjoying an afternoon libation on a patio in the sunshine. May we ALL walk in sunshine!
Liset Lecat is simply marvelous as the narrator of the series’ audiobooks. She brings these characters to life.
3.5*** (rounded up)
Book sixteen in the immensely popular – and equally enjoyable – series starring Mma Precious Ramotswe and other residents of Gabaron, Botswana. In this episode Mma Ramotswe is persuaded by Mma Grace Matekoni Radiputi to take a well-deserved vacation. Except that cases still come her way: from a troubled young boy to a politician whose reputation is being sullied.
I love this series for the gentle “mysteries of daily life” and for the wonderful way that Precious arrives at the truth and solves her cases. There are no gristly murders here, though there are mysteries of human behavior. There are lessons to be learned about relationships: with husbands, children, friends, colleagues. And Precious learns something about herself as well.
Spending time with the characters of these novels is like enjoying an afternoon libation on a patio in the sunshine. May we ALL walk in sunshine!
Liset Lecat is simply marvelous as the narrator of the series’ audiobooks. She brings these characters to life.
alidottie's review against another edition
4.0
Though still good, this was probably my least favorite in the series. It didn't have enough cases. There's usually a little more going on. I thought this one was on the boring side.
rozereads's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
debandleo's review against another edition
3.0
Mma Romatswe is always an enjoyable read. This one though was a little complicated for no good reason. Of course, I'll continue to read about the woman with a "traditional build." So funny.
blueberry's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
soniapage's review against another edition
5.0
It seems like nothing much is happening while Mma Ramotswe "tries" to take a vacation. But there are problems to be solved, doubts to settle, friendships to strengthen, and old adversaries to confront.