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233 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349116754
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: 19 February 2023
Description
The one where it all begins Mma Ramotswe is the proud proprietor of the finest ladies’ detective agency in all Botswana (also the only one). She spends her time, with a cup of redbush tea beneath the acacia tree, waiting for clients. When they com...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,531 reviews
Moods
mysterious 49%
funny 48%
adventurous 43%
hopeful 26%
relaxing 26%
inspiring 15%
emotional 13%
reflective 13%
informative 7%
dark 2%
challenging 1%
sad 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 29% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child death, Sexual assaultModerate
Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Death of parentMinor
Child abuse, Misogyny, Animal death
233 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349116754
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: 19 February 2023
Description
The one where it all begins Mma Ramotswe is the proud proprietor of the finest ladies’ detective agency in all Botswana (also the only one). She spends her time, with a cup of redbush tea beneath the acacia tree, waiting for clients. When they com...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,531 reviews
Moods
mysterious 49%
funny 48%
adventurous 43%
hopeful 26%
relaxing 26%
inspiring 15%
emotional 13%
reflective 13%
informative 7%
dark 2%
challenging 1%
sad 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 29% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child death, Sexual assaultModerate
Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Death of parentMinor
Child abuse, Misogyny, Animal death