The Careful Use of Compliments by Alexander McCall Smith

The Careful Use of Compliments

Isabel Dalhousie #4

Alexander McCall Smith

247 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction mystery philosophy mysterious slow-paced
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 ISABEL DALHOUSIE - Book 4 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, th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 412 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 66%
hopeful 44%
reflective 44%
relaxing 44%
mysterious 33%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 44%

Average rating

3.63

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