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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

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

Title: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Author: Alexander McCall Smith

First Published: 1998

No. of Pages: 235

Synopsis (from B&N): "The No.1 Ladies´ Detective Agency, located in Gaborone, Botswana, consists of one woman, the engaging Precious Ramotswe. A cross between Kinsey Millhone and Miss Marple, this unlikely heroine specializes in missing husbands, wayward daughters, con men and imposters. When she sets out on the trail of a missing child she is tumbled headlong into some strange situations and not a little danger. Deftly interweaving tragedy and humor to create a memorable tale of human desires and foibles, the book is also an evocative portrait of a distant world."

Fiction or Nonfiction: Fiction

Comments and Critique: I really enjoyed this book. The characters were so realistic and I loved the descriptions of Africa. I was a bit surprised because I was expecting one large mystery, not a series of small vignettes, but once I readjusted my expectations I was completely on board. Very enjoyable and I will absolutely be reading more of this series.

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1 comments:

Amanda said...

I just won this book during the Read-a-thon. I had no idea it was about Botswana. I think I'm in for a pleasant surprise!