The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith

The Sunday Philosophy Club

Isabel Dalhousie #1

Alexander McCall Smith

247 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

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ISABEL DALHOUSIE - Book 1 Nothing captures the charm of Edinburgh like the bestselling Isabel Dalhousie series of novels featuring the insatiably curious philosopher and woman detective. Whether investigating a case or a problem of philosophy, the...

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Moods

mysterious 74%
lighthearted 51%
reflective 50%
relaxing 23%
funny 18%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
hopeful 9%
challenging 7%
tense 7%
inspiring 4%
dark 3%
sad 3%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 34%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 28% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.1

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