Tears of the Giraffe (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #2) in 100+ Books in 2025

Aug 30, 2010 Dolly rated it really liked it

Shelves: africa, 2010, mystery, germany-german, 2008

This story was familiar enough to me that I think I read it before. It would have been in January 2008, just prior to joining Goodreads. That's one of the reasons I like this site so much. I log what I read, so I just look it up if I'm unsure.

In any case, it was a very good story and it earned the rare privilege of being a reread. Throughout my childhood I often reread books, but lately I have too many books waiting on my to-read list and I do not often allow myself the luxury of a reread.

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Apr 06, 2010 Jeanette rated it really liked it

another great book in the series. i really like the characters and love that they are remaining the same. ive never read any book that takes place in africa and i really enjoy mccall smith's descriptions of the country and it's people. it really makes me want to visit there.

the book is fast and easy- i dont think itll take much time to get through the series. its a lot of fun to read- the mysteries she solves are interesting. i also am enjoying how there are a lot of morals- without the novel or ...more

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Sep 26, 2011 Emily rated it really liked it · review of another edition

The follow up to No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency did not disappoint as can often happen. It was just as enjoyable as the first book. The main character, our No. 1 Lady Detective, finds herself getting some additional cases that are just as interesting as her previous set of cases. The reader is the same as the first book and again does a fantastic job with the various characters and accents. ...more

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Apr 23, 2010 Carmen rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery-and-thrillers

Not enough action for me, but the descriptions of what's going on are good. It is easy to place myself in Africa reading this book. The culture and motives behind their actions are explained well. ...more

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Oct 14, 2008 Shauna rated it it was amazing

Shelves: ihavereadthesebooks

I listened to this book on a trip from Pendleton to Eugene. It took most of the trip, so about 6 hours. I really enjoyed the book. I almost always start at the beginning of a series, but I was able to keep up with the story line just fine.

Still, I'd like to see what happens next in the story. ...more

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Apr 22, 2008 Juliezs rated it liked it

Shelves: library, read-in-2008

Now I have read the rest of the books in this series. The first two at least are so comfortable and insightful. A big plus for me is the setting in Botswana, a very different place than I am familiar with. The author brings Africa to life quite well.

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