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leda00's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
alidottie's review against another edition
3.0
3 and a half
These stories in the life of Varg Ulf of the Sensitive Crimes Division ( in Malmo Sweden) are so typical to the writings of McCall-Smith that if you like his writings, you will be very comfortable in your reading.
These stories in the life of Varg Ulf of the Sensitive Crimes Division ( in Malmo Sweden) are so typical to the writings of McCall-Smith that if you like his writings, you will be very comfortable in your reading.
enparker's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jackster62's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
5.0
chaptersbymidnight's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jmclincoln's review against another edition
5.0
What a delicate, gentle story. I loved Ulf’s interior dialogue with himself. He was always trying to be a better man, and he was trying to see himself in the contemporary Sweden, not the one of his boyhood. The Department of Sensitive Crimes once again had a quiet, delicate case to solve. In fact, Ulf had to first decide if he in deed had a case. And poor Martin, Ulf’s deaf dog. He had a terrible run in with a squirrel from which Martin came out the worse. In this troubling time of “tribal” animosity and the pandemic effect, I so needed this wonderful story. Spending time with Ulf Varg is time well spent.
saintreagan's review against another edition
4.0
I originally wanted to rate this 3/5 stars, but because of how enjoyable the writing and humor was, i bumped it up to 4/5 stars
This was a bizarre read - most detective mysteries involve a mystery (shocker) with you finding out little odds and ends about the detective as the story unfolds. However, contrastingly, this story was just ABOUT a detective and involved a mystery only in odds and ends.
While the writing style was eclectic, I did enjoy the humorous focus without making the jokes corny. Lots of dry wit throughout.
Not much of a mystery or a nail biter, but a fun read nonetheless. Blomquist is a great character. The whole book felt like a good made-for-tv film.
All in all, 4 stars
This was a bizarre read - most detective mysteries involve a mystery (shocker) with you finding out little odds and ends about the detective as the story unfolds. However, contrastingly, this story was just ABOUT a detective and involved a mystery only in odds and ends.
While the writing style was eclectic, I did enjoy the humorous focus without making the jokes corny. Lots of dry wit throughout.
Not much of a mystery or a nail biter, but a fun read nonetheless. Blomquist is a great character. The whole book felt like a good made-for-tv film.
All in all, 4 stars
jhaverinen's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0