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Waterville, Maine : Wheeler Publishing, A part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2015.
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Large Print Fiction S
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355 p.; 23 cm
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Business is slow at the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, so slow in fact that for the first time in her estimable career Precious Ramotswe has reluctantly agreed to take a holiday. The promise of a week of uninterrupted peace is short-lived, however, when she meets a young boy named Samuel, a troublemaker who is himself in some trouble. Once she learns more about Samuel's sad story, Mma Ramotswe feels compelled to step in and help him find his way out of a bad situation. Despite this unexpected diversion, Mma Ramotswe still finds herself concerned about how the agency is faring in her absence. Her worries grow when she hears that Mma Makutsi is handling a new and rather complicated case. A well-respected Botswanan politician is up for a major public honor, and his reputation is now being called into question by his rivals. The man's daughter has contacted the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency to investigate these troubling claims, but, as in so many cases, all is not as it seems. In the end, the investigation will affect everyone at the agency and will also serve as a reminder that ordinary human failings should be treated with a large helping of charity and compassion.--Dust jacket.… (more)
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LibraryThing member brendajanefrank
This is the 16th book in the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Series, and I have read them all. For the uninitiated, these are light, kind-hearted stories about life in Botswana, colored by memories of the traditions and history of old Botswana. Precious Ramotswe, a traditionally built woman of Botswana
These are classic feel-good stories, comforting and satisfying, like the bush tea and cake that Mma Ramotswe enjoys. The mysteries are almost incidental to the philosophical thoughts and discussions of the characters during the routine of daily life.
Alexander McCall Smith gives us a series that we can count on to end with a a sigh and a smile on the face of the reader, and “The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine does not disappoint. Don’t expect any major changes in the lives of our friends in Gaborone, just interesting developments in the detective agency while Mma Ramotswe attempts to take a holiday, a challenging and novel experience, indeed.
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and the epitome of caution, wisdom, kindness and sincerity, is the creator and owner of the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, in Gaborone. Life is simple but filled with occasional complications of great importance, which detective Mma Ramotswe sorts out with the help of her partner, Mma Makutsi and friends.These are classic feel-good stories, comforting and satisfying, like the bush tea and cake that Mma Ramotswe enjoys. The mysteries are almost incidental to the philosophical thoughts and discussions of the characters during the routine of daily life.
Alexander McCall Smith gives us a series that we can count on to end with a a sigh and a smile on the face of the reader, and “The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine does not disappoint. Don’t expect any major changes in the lives of our friends in Gaborone, just interesting developments in the detective agency while Mma Ramotswe attempts to take a holiday, a challenging and novel experience, indeed.
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LibraryThing member mdoris
I love these books. This is #16 in the Ladies Detective series that takes place in Botswana. I have read them all and they are delightful reads. While reading there is almost always a wee smile on your face or a full on chuckle that emerges. McCall Smith is considered an "utopian" writer in that he
I once had the great fortune to hear A. McCall Smith speak. His sisters live in our community and he was visiting and agreed to come to our library for a talk. He talks the way he writes, which is delightful and I can see why he is so proflific. He has wonderful stories to tell. This series is only one of many of his and he has written over 70 books. His background is of medical law ( University of Edinburgh ) respected in the area of medical law and bioethics. He plays the bassoon in an orchestra called " The Really Terrible Orchestra".
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sees the good in people and places and while the author takes on conflicts and personalities he does so in the most kind, supportive and amusing way. He sees the foibles in people and expresses these so well. There is a lilt or music to his writing and the way he describes things (pet peeves) i.e. unruly children, slovenly husbands, shoes that talk, it is always with great kindness and fun. I often want to read out passages to my "other" half as McCall Smith expresses things so well. Have I mentioned that I love these books! They are a human, soft, fun and a tender gallop. I once had the great fortune to hear A. McCall Smith speak. His sisters live in our community and he was visiting and agreed to come to our library for a talk. He talks the way he writes, which is delightful and I can see why he is so proflific. He has wonderful stories to tell. This series is only one of many of his and he has written over 70 books. His background is of medical law ( University of Edinburgh ) respected in the area of medical law and bioethics. He plays the bassoon in an orchestra called " The Really Terrible Orchestra".
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LibraryThing member Clara53
Witty humor, as always, permeates the installments of "No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency" series, and this one is no exception! After reading a couple of novels with more or less turbulent content, this book was a welcome sigh of relief, like an old friend. Mma Ramotswe goes on vacation in this one,
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and, as one would expect of her - it's not an ordinary kind of holiday. Also, it occurred to me while reading that some of the characters (like for instance Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni - the husband of our protagonist) are so positive that it's almost too good to be true, and yet one doesn't get that "sugary" feeling in their description, one just wants to believe that such people do exist, one wants to be put in the path of such people... The title is very interesting here too: "walking in sunshine" doesn't refer to Mma Ramotswe's holiday, it's something much more significant (p. 116). Show Less
LibraryThing member arielfl
This is my favorite book series. Reading them is like catching up with old friends. In the latest installment in the series, Mma Ramotswe, under a bit of pressure from everyone who thinks she works too hard, takes a vacation leaving Mma Makutsi in charge of the detective agency. I was a little put
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off by this book at first. Mma Ramotswe seemed to have uncharitable thoughts towards her friend that seemed unlike her. She was at odds with Mma Makutsi for most of the story which was a departure from their usual interaction. In the end though everything was once again made right between the two friends. In this book we also have the return of Mr. Polopetsi, a beloved character who helps out from time to time at the detective agency, but who has been absent from the last several books. Of course Violet Sephotho, Mma Makutsi's arch enemy from secretarial school has to put in a cameo and make her usual trouble. Throughout the story relevant bits of wisdom are dispensed, people are helped, and thorny situations are sorted out. As I am also married to a man who owns his own car repair shop, I especially love all of Mr. JLB. Matekoni anecdotes about his own garage. An unexpected bonus of this book was that it inspired me to clean out my pantry. Mma Ramotswe reminded me that I too had things lurking in my pantry that were past their prime. Show Less
LibraryThing member mamzel
Precious Ramotswe is back for another adventure. This time her family and coworkers insist she take a holiday. She gives in but work doesn't elude her. She finds out that an important client showed up the first day she was out, a young man scratches her car and she looks into his situation, and
As always, this book is full of love and respect for others and their country without being saccharine. I read it in one morning and felt the glow all day.
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someone has started a suspicious looking business whose name is too like her company's name for comfort.As always, this book is full of love and respect for others and their country without being saccharine. I read it in one morning and felt the glow all day.
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LibraryThing member brangwinn
Who would think that the 16th book in the Ladies Detective Agency series would be my favorite, but it is. Power-hungry Mma Makutsi takes over the angency while Mma Romotswe is “forced” to take a vacation. I sort of saw this story as the swan song of the series with the destruction of the agency
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when left to Mma Makutsi and Charlie. Instead it turns into another delightful story filled with interesting characters and mysteries involving human nature. Show Less
LibraryThing member debnance
It’s the latest in Alexander McCall Smith’s No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. You know what you get when you read a series; part of the fun is the expectation and satisfaction of the expectation. It’s the strongest story in the series so far, I think, with emotional resonance and the
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LibraryThing member Karin7
The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith
4 stars
Precious Ramotswe takes a holiday (in the US, a vacation :) ), something strongly suggested by those around her and something she has never before done. Not that she sits idle day by day. She cleans out the food cupboard, ends up
It was a pleasure to read, but since I save 5 stars for those few books that have something very stellar, amazing or something incredible for me in the reading of a book, it's a solid four stars. Plus, it's not entirely perfect (but then, what book is?)
No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency fans, I recommend this to you.
4 stars
Precious Ramotswe takes a holiday (in the US, a vacation :) ), something strongly suggested by those around her and something she has never before done. Not that she sits idle day by day. She cleans out the food cupboard, ends up
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finding a troublesome child who is himself in trouble and ends up taking on a case. I have to say that this was a lovely trip back to these people and was up to fine form. Perhaps after one or to prior books a few books back, it might have seemed time for this series to end, but I thought this one fresh for a number of reasons. As always, I enjoyed Precious, but this had a new level of personal growth and realizations for her as she worries, doubts and frets over this whole holiday and why those around her are so concerned she take one.It was a pleasure to read, but since I save 5 stars for those few books that have something very stellar, amazing or something incredible for me in the reading of a book, it's a solid four stars. Plus, it's not entirely perfect (but then, what book is?)
No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency fans, I recommend this to you.
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LibraryThing member RidgewayGirl
I think that Alexander McCall Smith is getting a little tired of writing The Number One Ladies Detective Agency books, because The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine felt both tired and stale. In this installation, Mma Ramotswe takes a vacation, forced into it unwillingly by Mma Makutsi and Mr. JLB
The thing that made this series such pleasant reading for me has to do with the basic good nature and empathetic dispositions of all of the characters, especially Mma Ramotswe. This book largely follows her thinking things to herself, most of which is recycled from previous books. A few of her less sympathetic musings seem more in keeping with the author's experiences than Mma Ramotswe, and in this book the references to her traditional build felt less good natured than usual. I disapprove of this new tendency for her to subdue bad characters by sitting on them.
I hope this installation is merely a hiccup in what has been a fine and enjoyable series of light mystery novels.
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Maketoni. The mystery is so slight, it doesn't show up until halfway through, and could have been solved by a simple conversation between two characters who frequently discuss things. I will not give away whether or not Mma Ramotswe was able to get to the bottom of it. The thing that made this series such pleasant reading for me has to do with the basic good nature and empathetic dispositions of all of the characters, especially Mma Ramotswe. This book largely follows her thinking things to herself, most of which is recycled from previous books. A few of her less sympathetic musings seem more in keeping with the author's experiences than Mma Ramotswe, and in this book the references to her traditional build felt less good natured than usual. I disapprove of this new tendency for her to subdue bad characters by sitting on them.
I hope this installation is merely a hiccup in what has been a fine and enjoyable series of light mystery novels.
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LibraryThing member addunn3
Mma Ramotswe is talked into taking a holiday, but has a few concerns about leaving the office in the hands of her associates. The author rambles through
LibraryThing member AuthorMarion
The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency is experiencing a slump in business. And Mma Makutsi, now partner of the business but always second in command, convinces owner Precious Ramotswe that she is due for a holiday. This would leave Mma Makutsi at the helm of the business. Feeling pressured by those
This sixteenth book in the series delivers on the promise of an intriguing mystery told in a relaxing narrative. The characters stay true to their origins and are exactly what the reader expects them to be. The descriptions of Botswana are evocative of a country rooted in the past but sensing the challenges of the present. It is how our favorite characters deal with them while imparting life lessons that make this story, and this series, so endearing. Here's hoping that there are at least several more books forthcoming in this series.
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around her Mma Ramotswe decides to spend a few days away from the office, but she is full of misgivings. The business is like her child whom she must set loose from her apron strings for the first time. So she does what many of us do when we have several days of unscheduled time on our hands - she chips away at chores that she's put off. In doing so, however, she does more detective work than she expects. Meanwhile Mma Makutsi is handling things in her own unique way although it seems that she doesn't have a handle on a very tricky case. But looks can be deceiving!This sixteenth book in the series delivers on the promise of an intriguing mystery told in a relaxing narrative. The characters stay true to their origins and are exactly what the reader expects them to be. The descriptions of Botswana are evocative of a country rooted in the past but sensing the challenges of the present. It is how our favorite characters deal with them while imparting life lessons that make this story, and this series, so endearing. Here's hoping that there are at least several more books forthcoming in this series.
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LibraryThing member jillrhudy
This one, 16th in the series, may be my favorite one yet. Funny, sweet, absolutely delightful on every page.
LibraryThing member repb
Another wonderful, simple, story rife with good sense and kindness. In this episode Mma Makutsi takes a lead role in her stand-in job as Manager at the No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency while Mma Ramotswe unsuccessfully attempts to take a short vacation. Love the names, love the plots, love everything
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LibraryThing member pennykaplan
Is mma Matsuki competent to run the detective agency while Precious takes a vacation? Another heart-warming story in the series which brings Botswana to life
LibraryThing member nyiper
The CD read by Lisette Lecat is wonderful----I have only "read" the No. One Ladies' books (all of them) in the CD version---all read by Lecat and she is just terrific---I love the voices of the different characters. She has perfected each of them and I can hear them in my head as I write this. I
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don't know how he does it but each one of these books is a treasure. Show Less
LibraryThing member hardlyhardy
Sinners are more interesting than saints, or so most writers (and readers) of fiction believe. Alexander McCall Smith disputes this notion in his No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, in which an unusually good woman, Precious Ramotswe, holds our interest in novel after novel. She is the title
The holiday is Grace Makutsi’s idea. The ambitious younger woman, who has tapped Mma Ramotswe’s generosity to advance all the way from secretary to co-director of the agency, persuades her to take a few days off. Mma Ramotswe suspects Mma Makutsi is more interested in running the business by herself for awhile, but when everyone else in the detective agency/auto garage encourages her to take time off, she agrees.
Soon it turns into a busman’s holiday, however, for she becomes involved in the life of a street boy who, to survive, has started his own little protection racket. Then she learns of a new case Mma Makutsi is working on that apparently has her overwhelmed. It involves a supposedly great man whose reputation is threatened with scandal after his death. Mma Ramotswe looks for answers without letting her associate know she is helping out.
McCall Smith gives his readers some surprises this time around, and in so doing proves that doing right isn’t the same thing as being right, or perhaps that even when walking in sunshine one can trip over a stone in the road.
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character in “The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine,” the 16th installment. Sunshine seems to follow her wherever she goes, even when she takes a well-deserved, if undesired, holiday.The holiday is Grace Makutsi’s idea. The ambitious younger woman, who has tapped Mma Ramotswe’s generosity to advance all the way from secretary to co-director of the agency, persuades her to take a few days off. Mma Ramotswe suspects Mma Makutsi is more interested in running the business by herself for awhile, but when everyone else in the detective agency/auto garage encourages her to take time off, she agrees.
Soon it turns into a busman’s holiday, however, for she becomes involved in the life of a street boy who, to survive, has started his own little protection racket. Then she learns of a new case Mma Makutsi is working on that apparently has her overwhelmed. It involves a supposedly great man whose reputation is threatened with scandal after his death. Mma Ramotswe looks for answers without letting her associate know she is helping out.
McCall Smith gives his readers some surprises this time around, and in so doing proves that doing right isn’t the same thing as being right, or perhaps that even when walking in sunshine one can trip over a stone in the road.
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LibraryThing member LisCarey
Precious Ramotswe's friends and family decide she needs a holiday. One clue she really does need a break may be how ready she is to suspect Mma Makutsi of a wicked desire to take the agency away from her. Sanity prevails, Rra Polopetsi, now working part-time as a science teacher, volunteers to help
But she's staying home, and the idea is to "do nothing," which Mma Ramotswe is of course incapable of.
Reorganizing her food cabinets takes some time. Tea at the President Hotel chatting with some other ladies is a good way to kill an hour or so. But on her return to her little white van, she finds it has been scratched--presumably by the boy who promised to "watch" it and "keep it safe: for the low, low price of just four pula--two on deposit. She quickly finds and catches the boy, called Samuel, and is quickly drawn into his story. The exploitative woman who has been "caring for him" and teaching him to steal and extort does not know what she has met with when Mma Ramotswe arrives at her front door.
But meanwhile, there's still the agency, and Mma Ramotswe can't help wanting to know what's going on, with Mma Makutsi in charge, and just Charlie and Rra Polopetsi to assist her.
She quickly learns that a new client has come in, the sister of a local political figure who has recently died. There's a proposal to name a street for him, but it has been stalled by the anonymous information that there is some kind of scandal in the man's past. The sister wants Mma Makutsi to find out what is really going on, so that her brother can be cleared, and honored.
Or that's what she says.
But why did Mma Makutsi take the case, start investigating, and then pass it Rra Polopetsi? Why does she refuse to budge from this when Rra Polopetsi--who, after all, is a chemist, not a detective--is clearly frustrated and distressed, distressed enough to go to Mma Ramotswe about it even though she is on holiday? And who is behind the sudden appearance of the No. 1 Ladies' College of secretarial work?
Mma Ramotswe can no more take a holiday than she can stop drinking red bush tea.
This is a wonderful visit with old friends, and as always, the mystery is really the B plot. The real meat here is the relationships among the regular characters, the growth of those characters, and the impact they have on those around them.
Recommended.
I bought this audiobook.
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out while she is gone, and Mma Ramotswe commits to a two-week holiday.But she's staying home, and the idea is to "do nothing," which Mma Ramotswe is of course incapable of.
Reorganizing her food cabinets takes some time. Tea at the President Hotel chatting with some other ladies is a good way to kill an hour or so. But on her return to her little white van, she finds it has been scratched--presumably by the boy who promised to "watch" it and "keep it safe: for the low, low price of just four pula--two on deposit. She quickly finds and catches the boy, called Samuel, and is quickly drawn into his story. The exploitative woman who has been "caring for him" and teaching him to steal and extort does not know what she has met with when Mma Ramotswe arrives at her front door.
But meanwhile, there's still the agency, and Mma Ramotswe can't help wanting to know what's going on, with Mma Makutsi in charge, and just Charlie and Rra Polopetsi to assist her.
She quickly learns that a new client has come in, the sister of a local political figure who has recently died. There's a proposal to name a street for him, but it has been stalled by the anonymous information that there is some kind of scandal in the man's past. The sister wants Mma Makutsi to find out what is really going on, so that her brother can be cleared, and honored.
Or that's what she says.
But why did Mma Makutsi take the case, start investigating, and then pass it Rra Polopetsi? Why does she refuse to budge from this when Rra Polopetsi--who, after all, is a chemist, not a detective--is clearly frustrated and distressed, distressed enough to go to Mma Ramotswe about it even though she is on holiday? And who is behind the sudden appearance of the No. 1 Ladies' College of secretarial work?
Mma Ramotswe can no more take a holiday than she can stop drinking red bush tea.
This is a wonderful visit with old friends, and as always, the mystery is really the B plot. The real meat here is the relationships among the regular characters, the growth of those characters, and the impact they have on those around them.
Recommended.
I bought this audiobook.
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LibraryThing member etxgardener
When life is dreadful, it's always nice to have an unread installment of the No.1 Ladies Detective Agency series to dip into. In this 16th volume, Precious Ramotswe decides that, since business is slow, she will take her first ever holiday and leave the detective agency in the capable hands of
But going on holiday is harder than Mma Ramotswe thought is would be and time hangs heave on her hands. Even saving a young boy from a life on the streets does not keep her mind off the detective agency.
How Mma Ramotsw3learns to trust Grace Makutsi with her precious detective agency, solve the case of the politician. and as an extra bonus, once again foil Violet Sephoto, makes us very happy indeed.
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Grace Makutsi.But going on holiday is harder than Mma Ramotswe thought is would be and time hangs heave on her hands. Even saving a young boy from a life on the streets does not keep her mind off the detective agency.
How Mma Ramotsw3learns to trust Grace Makutsi with her precious detective agency, solve the case of the politician. and as an extra bonus, once again foil Violet Sephoto, makes us very happy indeed.
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LibraryThing member Bookish59
Another wonderful novel in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency; this one featuring a return of the very kind and polite Mr. Polopetsi. And I am grateful that Charlie has a new role at the Agency instead of at Matekoni's garage. This change was long overdue as his role as apprentice had become
Each book in the series highlights Precious' innate insightfulness, her integrity, love of family, friends, employees and country. She considers the best way to help her clients, and others she meets while investigating. She naturally aims to find the truth using the kindest, most humanistic and genuine approach possible.
While pushed into taking a vacation, she learns of a difficult a case brought to the agency, and is concerned that it may be too challenging for her team. She works sensitively behind the scenes to help but doesn't know the whole story. She soon humbly learns she has indadvertently underestimated Grace's capability.
Coincidently while investigating this case Precious helps a young vulnerable boy in need of a home, and provides a profoundly positive change in his life.
Full of integrity, wisdom, and so much love!
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monotonous, wearisome and irritating. Each book in the series highlights Precious' innate insightfulness, her integrity, love of family, friends, employees and country. She considers the best way to help her clients, and others she meets while investigating. She naturally aims to find the truth using the kindest, most humanistic and genuine approach possible.
While pushed into taking a vacation, she learns of a difficult a case brought to the agency, and is concerned that it may be too challenging for her team. She works sensitively behind the scenes to help but doesn't know the whole story. She soon humbly learns she has indadvertently underestimated Grace's capability.
Coincidently while investigating this case Precious helps a young vulnerable boy in need of a home, and provides a profoundly positive change in his life.
Full of integrity, wisdom, and so much love!
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LibraryThing member sweetiegherkin
Mma Ramotswe is implored by her friends and husband that she should give herself a break, so she takes a brief holiday to stay at home. But is the No. 1 Ladies' Agency safe in the hands of Mma Makutsi all alone? Mma Ramotswe isn't sure, especially when she hears word that a case involving a beloved
This series seems to be an example of diminishing returns. While I initially loved it, I seem to be increasingly disappointed with new titles. The case in this one was so slight and really only had any "mystery" to it because it was presented and solved in such a convoluted way.
The characters are in many ways lovable, but it's frustrating that nothing ever seems to change. For instance, despite her several promotions, marriage, and child, Mma Makutsi's "97 percent" achievement at secretarial college is still a defining characteristic mentioned numerous times.
Honestly, not much of anything happened in this book and it was hardly worth reading, I'm sad to say. As usual, audiobook narrator Lisette Lecat was excellent. However, everything else was pretty "meh" in this title, and I'm really not sure if I'll keep with this series unless McCall Smith has an end game in mind.
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politician's reputation is now in her junior partner's hands.This series seems to be an example of diminishing returns. While I initially loved it, I seem to be increasingly disappointed with new titles. The case in this one was so slight and really only had any "mystery" to it because it was presented and solved in such a convoluted way.
The characters are in many ways lovable, but it's frustrating that nothing ever seems to change. For instance, despite her several promotions, marriage, and child, Mma Makutsi's "97 percent" achievement at secretarial college is still a defining characteristic mentioned numerous times.
Honestly, not much of anything happened in this book and it was hardly worth reading, I'm sad to say. As usual, audiobook narrator Lisette Lecat was excellent. However, everything else was pretty "meh" in this title, and I'm really not sure if I'll keep with this series unless McCall Smith has an end game in mind.
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LibraryThing member BookConcierge
Digital audiobook performed by Liset Lecat
3.5***
Book sixteen in the immensely popular – and equally enjoyable – series starring Mma Precious Ramotswe and other residents of Gabaron, Botswana. In this episode Mma Ramotswe is persuaded by Mma Grace Matekoni Radiputi to take a well-deserved
I love this series for the gentle “mysteries of daily life” and for the wonderful way that Precious arrives at the truth and solves her cases. There are no gristly murders here, though there are mysteries of human behavior. There are lessons to be learned about relationships: with husbands, children, friends, colleagues. And Precious learns something about herself as well.
Spending time with the characters of these novel is like enjoying an afternoon libation on a patio in the sunshine. May we ALL walk in sunshine!
Liset Lecat is simply marvelous as the narrator of the series’ audiobooks. She brings these characters to life.
3.5***
Book sixteen in the immensely popular – and equally enjoyable – series starring Mma Precious Ramotswe and other residents of Gabaron, Botswana. In this episode Mma Ramotswe is persuaded by Mma Grace Matekoni Radiputi to take a well-deserved
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vacation. Except that cases still come her way: from a troubled young boy to a politician whose reputation is being sullied.I love this series for the gentle “mysteries of daily life” and for the wonderful way that Precious arrives at the truth and solves her cases. There are no gristly murders here, though there are mysteries of human behavior. There are lessons to be learned about relationships: with husbands, children, friends, colleagues. And Precious learns something about herself as well.
Spending time with the characters of these novel is like enjoying an afternoon libation on a patio in the sunshine. May we ALL walk in sunshine!
Liset Lecat is simply marvelous as the narrator of the series’ audiobooks. She brings these characters to life.
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LibraryThing member bragan
Book number 16 in Alexander McCall Smith's No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. This one sees Precious Ramotswe taking a holiday from work. Somewhat amusingly, given that fact, I think it ends up spending more time than usual focusing on a detective case. Not that that's saying much, as the plots
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are never really the point of these. For me, the point is more about getting the chance to hang out for a while in the calm, pleasant, reassuring presence of Mma Ramotswe. Sixteen books in, and somehow that presence, and these books, have never stopped being comforting. I've been having a rather stressful time lately, and reading this has been like having a nice cup of tea, a hug, and a chat with a wise friend who can put all of one's troubles in perspective. Definitely the right choice of book for this particular moment! Show Less
LibraryThing member smik
As always I have enjoyed the easy readability of this book.
I had intended to use the description at Fantastic Fiction as my synopsis, but what I found there was so far from what actually happened in the novel that it made me wonder where it had come from - not from someone who had read what I
So, I am sorry if what I have used above, which came from my local library, is too revealing. I'm sure it leaves plenty for you to find out.
I particularly liked in this novel the exploration of relationships: that between Precious Ramotswe and her husband Mr J.L.B. Matekone, between her and Mma Makutsi, and the compassionate side of Precious Ramotswe. As it turns out, Precious Ramotswe has taught Grace Makutsi well
Once again there is a basis of home spun philosophy, and a gentle use of quite believable and ordinary stories.
I had intended to use the description at Fantastic Fiction as my synopsis, but what I found there was so far from what actually happened in the novel that it made me wonder where it had come from - not from someone who had read what I
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read.So, I am sorry if what I have used above, which came from my local library, is too revealing. I'm sure it leaves plenty for you to find out.
I particularly liked in this novel the exploration of relationships: that between Precious Ramotswe and her husband Mr J.L.B. Matekone, between her and Mma Makutsi, and the compassionate side of Precious Ramotswe. As it turns out, Precious Ramotswe has taught Grace Makutsi well
Once again there is a basis of home spun philosophy, and a gentle use of quite believable and ordinary stories.
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LibraryThing member secondhandrose
Another great book in the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series.
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Original publication date
2015-10-27
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9781410483058