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"That is the important thing ... To feel happiness and then to remember it."
Well, that works for me. This book is so soothing, Precious Ramotswe is so restful, such a lovely, comfortable read. There are several nasty crimes that get sorted out along the way, but it's the characters that make these such an enjoyable read, & the love of country that shines through the dust of Botswana. I don't know about those blue shoes but this book certainly gave me the happiness - I must remember that.
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Well, that works for me. This book is so soothing, Precious Ramotswe is so restful, such a lovely, comfortable read. There are several nasty crimes that get sorted out along the way, but it's the characters that make these such an enjoyable read, & the love of country that shines through the dust of Botswana. I don't know about those blue shoes but this book certainly gave me the happiness - I must remember that.
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Like delicious comfort food, this is wonderful comfort reading.
It's been a long time since I have read anything in this series. I forgot about how I felt when I read these books. #1) The setting of this series is very unique. I love reading about this small little country in Africa #2) the characters are fun, interesting and great to get to know. The main character Precious, is a very respectable woman. But she has insecurities, vulnerabilities and fears. Just like anyone else. Her husband is great. Mme Makutsi is smart and driven but also very vulnerable.
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The factor that pulls this book up from a four star read to a five star listen is the superb narration of actress, Adjoa Andoh. She is absolutely wonderful, and managed to suck me in to the whole atmosphere of Botswana and the characters from her very firs utterance.
The story lines are gentle and easy to follow. There is nothing to challenge the reader, so it is a relaxing read. The characters interact well, but I liked them all rather than loved any of them.
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The story lines are gentle and easy to follow. There is nothing to challenge the reader, so it is a relaxing read. The characters interact well, but I liked them all rather than loved any of them.
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This is the 8th No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency and one of my favorites, because it features Grace Makutsi, with all her frailties. She finally has a fiance, but will she be able to keep him or drive him away with her prickly personality.
And then there are shoes and in particular some beautiful blue shoes that feature strongly in this book.
And then there are shoes and in particular some beautiful blue shoes that feature strongly in this book.
Not as good as the previous two enteries in the series. Mma Ramotswe has to deal with trouble at a game park, a doctor taking faulty blood pressure readigns and a blackmailer but the cases don't tie togetehr as well as in some of the other books.
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