How to Raise an Elephant by Alexander McCall Smith
How to Raise an Elephant
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Alexander McCall Smith
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How to Raise an Elephant

No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #21

Alexander McCall Smith

248 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious slow-paced
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The next book in the perennially adored No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series sees Precious Ramotswe calling upon all her maternal instincts when she's faced with a two-ton case. They say it takes a village to raise a child, but can Mma Ramotswe ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 88%
funny 55%
relaxing 50%
hopeful 47%
reflective 41%
emotional 32%
mysterious 32%
inspiring 26%
adventurous 14%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 27%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.91

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