Customer Reviews:
 When Can I Move In? February 6, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
By the time I turned the last page of this delightful installment with Matthew, Pat, Angus,Domenica, and dear sweet Bertie I was absolutely beaming. What I love so much about this series, and this book in particular is the transient nature of this place and these people. Yes, some characters are absent, but in their void are new people, and so like life we move with them. After finishing this there's little doubt in my mind that McCall Smith could write these individuals as long as his imagination let him. I for one would be more than happy to continue along for the witty, and oh so insightful ride into the many human conditions he touches so wonderfully on, the most prevalent being love.
McCall Smith's Best Series January 21, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
There are few books that I read which consistently make me laugh out loud, but the 44 Scotland Street series is the exception. If you've read the previous two titles in the series, don't worry, McCall Smith doesn't disappoint in this latest installment.
Bertie continues to be an absolutely brilliant character, the chapters about him alone are worth the price of the book. But of course, there's Pat, Matthew, Angus, Irene, Dominica, Lard (Fatty) O'Connor, etc. I was a bit surprised that Bruce is completely out of the picture, after all even though Dominica wasn't located in Scotland, she was still a part of the story...but I did enjoy the occasional reference to ol' Brucey and his greasy hair.
This is one of those books you can absolutely fly through because of how wonderful it is. I highly recommend it.
No one opens more doors to more worlds than McCall Smith! January 12, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I could not wait for this one to come out. I'm terribly invested in Bertie and Pat, Matthew and Cyril and the whole of Scotland Street and the city of Edinburgh. It's good to be home. Alexander McCall Smith is the rare writer who has an endless number of voices. How does he do it??? Until I can figure that out, I shall just enjoy my socks off!!!
 Good observation January 2, 2008
I have always been facsinated by cultures (differences), particularly the British. I am curious about people in different societies, what they do, how they live, how they think and how they may differ from other cultures. I also like to observe human nature and various personality traits. The 44 Scotland Street series allowed me to do both at the same time. Smith is a talented observer and I enjoyed this book very much.
Another Great One December 28, 2007
Alexander McCall Smith continues the saga of the residents at 44 Scotland Street in this wonderful addition to the series.
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