La's Orchestra Saves the World by Alexander McCall Smith

La's Orchestra Saves the World

Alexander McCall Smith

294 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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From the best-selling author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series comes a delightful and moving story that celebrates the healing powers of friendship and music. It is 1939. Lavender--La to her friends--decides to flee London, not only to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 323 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 30%
hopeful 20%
relaxing 20%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 18%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.49

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