Blue Shoes and Happiness by Alexander McCall Smith

242 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Readers who enjoy slow-paced, character-driven mysteries with heartwarming explorations of friendship and womanhood will find Blue Shoes and Happiness ideal.

Description

Now that she is finally and happily married to her long-term suitor Mr J.L.B. Matekoni, Mma Ramotswe of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency of Botswana might have expected life to grow more sedate. But the many problems that lead customers to Mma R...

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Community Reviews

3.85
based on 1,893 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 82%

mysterious: 48%

relaxing: 48%

funny: 46%

hopeful: 23%

adventurous: 17%

reflective: 14%

inspiring: 10%

emotional: 6%

challenging: 4%

informative: 2%


Pace

15% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
36% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
43% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

39% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

96% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Diverse cast of characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

23% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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