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Just could not get past the very obvious fact that this book is written by a white guy, trying to tell a story through the eyes of a Botswana(ese?) woman.
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Sadly, HBO killed the series after a single season, seven episodes, so that treat will be of limited duration.more If you have not yet seen the series, and are an HBO subscriber, you are in for a treat. Here is a link to the HBO site for the show. It is a good thing that Smith wrote a whole herd of these books. One can almost hear it being spoken aloud by a story-teller around a campfire, or a pot of bush tea. It is rich with payload on local (Botswana) color, and is told in a simple, straightforward manner. Jill Scott as Precious Ramotswe and Anika Noni Rose as Grace Makutsi - from the HBO production Smith alternates between small bits of back-story for the central character, Precious Ramotswe, a woman of traditional build, young-middle-aged (30s?) divorcee, heavy with intelligence, gumption and cunning, and the mysteries she unravels as the sole detective of the title agency. The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency is a delightful work and a quick read to boot. Jill Scott as Precious Ramotswe and Anika Noni Rose as This is where the series begins, there currently being twenty books in the series.
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I'm so glad that he's a writing addict because I'm an addict of his books.more All these qualities come across in his books. I have met Alexander Mccall Smith and he is one of the most joyful, intelligent, and interesting people I've ever encountered. I have recommended this book to countless people who unfortunately do not pick it up for the reasons that I have mentioned above. They are simply very subtle and very wise. I dare anyone who is not happy to read any of these books and not feel a little more hopeful when they finish. These books are about humanity and the small things that make it so good to be both human and alive. Mysteries are a very small part of these stories. A lot of people are also under the impression that these books are mystery books. I dare anyone who is not happy to A lot of people are under the impression that Alexander Mccall Smith books are strictly for middle aged women. A lot of people are under the impression that Alexander Mccall Smith books are strictly for middle aged women.