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* Mma Ramotswe's eleventh novel
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It is all very well for renowned author Mr Clovis Anderson to warn against working for those we love. But it is clear to MmaRamotswe that Rra Anderson is not a regular visitor to Botswana, where friends and family are everywhere.
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96 of 98 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the 11th installment in Alexander McCall Smith's enchanting and uplifting series about a female detective living in Botswana. It is not necessary to have read ALL the other books in the series, but if you haven't read any, this is probably not the best place to start.
The structure is very similar to others in the series, with the familiar cast of characters appearing. There are essentially four interwoven storylines. Mma Makutsi's fiance Mr Phuti Radiphuti is in an accident and she clashes with his aunt over who should nurse him back to health. Meanwhile, Mma Ramotswe has several cases on the go. She is asked to investigate whether a husband is being unfaithful, to assist another man who has been swindled out of his money and travels with Mma Makutsi to the Okavango Delta to track down a safari guide who has been left some money in a will. However the storylines often take a backseat to discussions about teapots, new boots and the merits of the new blue van.
The book opens with Mr J L B Matekoni musing about road rage and the futility of reacting to it and it ends with Mma Ramotswe musing about how to lead a good life. "Do not complain about your life. Do not blame others for things that you have brought upon yourself. Be content with who you are and where you are, and do whatever you can to bring to others such contentment, and joy, and understanding that you have managed to find yourself."
It's a lovely, warm and fuzzy novel that lives up in every way to the others in this gorgeous series.
The structure is very similar to others in the series, with the familiar cast of characters appearing. There are essentially four interwoven storylines. Mma Makutsi's fiance Mr Phuti Radiphuti is in an accident and she clashes with his aunt over who should nurse him back to health. Meanwhile, Mma Ramotswe has several cases on the go. She is asked to investigate whether a husband is being unfaithful, to assist another man who has been swindled out of his money and travels with Mma Makutsi to the Okavango Delta to track down a safari guide who has been left some money in a will. However the storylines often take a backseat to discussions about teapots, new boots and the merits of the new blue van.
The book opens with Mr J L B Matekoni musing about road rage and the futility of reacting to it and it ends with Mma Ramotswe musing about how to lead a good life. "Do not complain about your life. Do not blame others for things that you have brought upon yourself. Be content with who you are and where you are, and do whatever you can to bring to others such contentment, and joy, and understanding that you have managed to find yourself."
It's a lovely, warm and fuzzy novel that lives up in every way to the others in this gorgeous series.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Our favourite novelist has done it again - another magnificent Ramotswe novel. Seldom is no.2 as good as no.1, but in this case no.11 is as good as the previous ten, and all the wonderful cast of characters whom we have come to love are back and with as much enjoyment as ever.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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Precious Ramotswe has several interesting cases to deal with in this latest story from Botswana. There is her friend the midwife who wonders whether her husband is having an affair; the unexpected commission from America which involves her going to a safari camp to track down a guide; and her own assistant Grace Makutsi has a problem when her fiancé is injured.
As usual, common sense and old fashioned values are essential in solving the various problems. In between interesting observations on human nature Precious reflects on the beauty of her own country and the way the old fashioned values still prevail with most people. Even in her husband's garage business the unruly apprentices are calming down as they get older and more experienced at their jobs.
I love the gentle humour of this series and the way Mma Ramotswe triumphs in the end through sheer perseverance and good humour and how she steers her prickly assistant in the right direction without offending her. There are lessons for all of us in this low key novel. Very enjoyable.
As usual, common sense and old fashioned values are essential in solving the various problems. In between interesting observations on human nature Precious reflects on the beauty of her own country and the way the old fashioned values still prevail with most people. Even in her husband's garage business the unruly apprentices are calming down as they get older and more experienced at their jobs.
I love the gentle humour of this series and the way Mma Ramotswe triumphs in the end through sheer perseverance and good humour and how she steers her prickly assistant in the right direction without offending her. There are lessons for all of us in this low key novel. Very enjoyable.
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Enjoyed this.
Have read the books in order and enjoyed them all but this one took a bit of getting into as the first few chapters were a bit stolid. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Henrietta
A tad too short an excursion
In this welcome addition to the gentle Botswanan crime series, Mma Ramotswe encounters a lion and Rra Radiphuti's unpleasant Auntie encounters Mma Potokwani. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Daniel Park
The Double Comfort Safari
I have really enjoyed this book as it has given me great pleasure on these cold winter nights. As always, McCall-Smith is a great read!
Published 3 months ago by Bert
a pleasure to listen to
This is the talking book version of The Double Comfort Safari Club, the 11th in the Number 1 Ladies Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Cloggie Downunder
It's a book
It is a book. It has words arranged in a sequence which pleases me. Other readers opinions may vary. I have read it.
Published 5 months ago by R. Thexton
Brilliant
Loved listening to this in the car - makes a boring comuter journey fly by. Will try to buy more of them.
Published 6 months ago by Mrs of Oxfordshire
Another great story from Alexander McCall Smith
Another great storyabout the No 1 ladies Detective Agency. The reading is just perfect too. I can't wait for the next in the series.
Published 6 months ago by giakonda
Another excellent story
The continuing story of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency does not disappoint. Its gentle philosophy and charming characters, together with the vivid descriptions of the country... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Brainfudge
Like wallowing in a warm bath after a hard day.
After reading No 10 of the series there was a period of time when life was very stressful and difficult for me. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Beanbag2
Braving hippos, crocs and mean girls to get the job done
I've enjoyed every one of the gentle and witty books in Alexander McCall-Smith's wonderful "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" series, but this new one--"The Double Comfort Safari... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Blue in Washington
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