The Forgotten Affairs of Youth by Alexander McCall Smith

The Forgotten Affairs of Youth

Isabel Dalhousie #8

Alexander McCall Smith

245 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction mystery lighthearted mysterious slow-paced
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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 indefatigable Isabel Dalh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews

Moods

hopeful 75%
lighthearted 75%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.68

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