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208 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
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Language: English
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Alexander McCall Smith was born in what is now Zimbabwe and grew up hearing stories that so enchanted him, he passed them along to his own children. He now shares them in this jewel of a book.
Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews
Moods
funny 53%
adventurous 38%
reflective 30%
informative 23%
dark 15%
relaxing 15%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
medium 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 16% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Average rating
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208 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Alexander McCall Smith was born in what is now Zimbabwe and grew up hearing stories that so enchanted him, he passed them along to his own children. He now shares them in this jewel of a book.
Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews
Moods
funny 53%
adventurous 38%
reflective 30%
informative 23%
dark 15%
relaxing 15%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
medium 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 16% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.