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

17 reviews

koplomps's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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mgcalder's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Simply a joy to read. Whilst it may seem that this lady solves all of the mysteries far too easily, I believe it of her. The story is mostly lighthearted but does have sections of darkness but these only help you to love the main character even more.
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seanml's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

This book makes me happy. : ) 9.75/10. 
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ailsaod's review against another edition

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lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I'm not sure what I think about this book. I was expecting more of a detective story and that isn't really what this is. I don't usually read books with such a slice of life/literary fiction style so I don't have much to say. It wasn't a good or bad experience, although I am unsure what to make of a white man writing a black woman in a story that is all about authentically capturing a certain place in a certain time, although he at least has been to Botswana so I feel unqualified to judge.  
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morganperks's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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fyre_flies's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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