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 Lovely gentle soap opera in a book September 15, 2008
This is a lovely comfortable read. I have read the 3 before this one and this feels like familiar territory.
The characters are gradually developing with each book (particularly Mma Makutsi with this book) and you feel that you know them all a little better at the end.
There are very simple plot lines which all get tied up before the end making it possible to read on its own.
I also liked the chapter headings which announce what is going to happen in that chapter making it feel even more familiar when you actually read the chapter.
 Unsurprising March 19, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
As usual, the homely wisdom of the old ways wins out, sins are expiated rather than necessarily exposed, and everyone is back in the right place at the end; but McCall Smith has brought some darker elements in here as well, including a child with AIDS. A decent quick read.
 Precious Book January 22, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency Series has got to be the best series recently written. It's been a long time since such a number of books have been so devoured, enjoyed and smiled at. Mccall Smith has a genius touch managing to make simple lives seem so attractive, and the plainly described African landscape so enticing. The plot lines are typical of most we all come across in our daily lives - unwanted children, relationship breakdown, depression and economic hardship - yet the optimism and community spirit is almost palpable. Precious books.
Keep them coming December 22, 2006
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
As someone who is not a great reader this series has caught my attention remarkably well. Now the fourth installment, which for the detractors will inevitably be earmarked as not as good as the rest. I disagree, character development is how the series is progressing and it still reads as well as ever. The scene in the visit to church in this book for me is the funniest episode yet, laugh out loud funny. Keep these books coming, my interest is a long way off waning.
A nice read April 7, 2005
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
The Kalahari Typing School for Men is an extremely interesting story. McCall made a combination of a great concept and an outstanding execution to come up with a story like this which deserves all the applause that it has been given. I greatly enjoyed the book and recommend it to readers interested in McCall's stories or interesting books about Africa.Recommended along with: The Usurper and other Stories, Graceland, Disciples of Fortune
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