Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers by Alexander McCall Smith

Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers

44 Scotland Street #9

Alexander McCall Smith

295 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny lighthearted medium-paced
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Description

It's not that poor Bertie Pollock is wishing his life away, but having anticipated his 7th birthday for so long he's now longing to be 18. But there's a lot of living to do and Bertie isn't alone amongst the residents of Scotland Street in trying ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 219 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 100%
relaxing 42%
adventurous 28%
hopeful 28%
reflective 28%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

4.04

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