The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #1

Alexander McCall Smith

233 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction crime mystery funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,459 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 74%
mysterious 49%
funny 47%
adventurous 42%
hopeful 25%
relaxing 24%
inspiring 15%
emotional 13%
reflective 13%
informative 6%
dark 2%
challenging 1%
sad 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 30%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 29% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

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