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by Alexander McCall Smith (Author) "Mr J. L. B. Matekoni, proprietor of Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, found it difficult to believe that Mma Ramotswe, the accomplished founder of the No...." (more)
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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Abacus; New edition edition (7 Aug 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0349116652
  • ISBN-13: 978-0349116655
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,648 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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** 'I was enchanted by the character of Precious Ramotswe and the sly humour of Alexander McCall Smith's writing, his deft evocation of a culture' - Anthony Minghella ** 'So elegant and understated is the author's style that the novel seems to transcend age' - Trevor Royle


John Leland, Femaledetective.com

Where 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' was brilliant, 'Tears of the Giraffe', the second in the series is sublime. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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56 of 59 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Take Me To Botswana!, 25 Mar 2004
By E. J. Fletcher "Erinbron" (London UK) - See all my reviews
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This is a lovely book, set in Botswana. Following directly on from No1 Ladies Detective Agency, it is a simple story about the day to day life of a Batswana woman in her 30s who tries to help others by solving their problems. She is a good woman, wiser than her age would suggest, and with a masterful insight into human nature. You learn about her background, her home, and the people around her. It is all related in such an enticing way, full of african names, attitudes and the charming way they use english that left me with not only my own clear picture of her life, but a desire to see Botswana for myself.

Isn't it one of the most lovely feelings when you find a series of books that you love to read? You cant wait to get stuck into the next one, and even once you've devoured that, there are still more books to go? Well, after reading No1 Ladies Detective Agency I was like a glutton - straight into Tears of the Giraffe, this, the second book, eating it up as if I'd been starved of reading material for years, not minutes. I wasn't disappointed - if you liked the No1 Ladies Detective Agency you WILL like Tears of the Giraffe. Absolutely no question about it. And if you loved the No1 Ladies Detective Agency you WILL love Tears of the Giraffe. Its that simple.

If you happen upon this review and are interested in Tears of the Giraffe but havent read No1 Ladies Detective Agency, make sure you read that before this, because they do run chronologically.

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65 of 69 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Precious detects again!!, 13 Sep 2003
Mma.Ramotswe returns in "Tears of the Giraffe" the second novel about the exploits of "The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency". This is an heartwarming pleasurable read.Mma Ramotswe is the only female detective in Botswana, she solves her cases using common sense and a razor sharp intelligence.As Mma. Ramotswe states "Suspicious? Call the No.1 ladies Detective Agency.We find things out...." In this book Precious Ramotswe is engaged, has promoted her secretary to assistant detective (with sucessful results) and has accidentally acquired two children.Each chapter tells us a different tale from the agency and by the end all of the mysteries are solved. I enjoyed this book as much as the first and again it tells us a little more about life in Botswana, a country of tradition and warmth where you may call everyone "brother" or "sister". This is not just a detective story but it is also a voyage through Africa that is told with humour,warmth and great respect for its peoples.I would recommend this book wholeheartedly along with all the others in the series....
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic story, 8 Feb 2005
By Ralph Doh (London, UK) - See all my reviews
A fast flowing story set, Tears of the Giraffe is one of the best books I have read. With good values expressed through characters that are lively, this book showed a beautiful side of Africa, where commitment is held sacred, where love is deep and hospitality is the norm. Fast paced and hilarious, this book hooked me all the more to the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency.

Also recommended: The Usurper and other stories, The Full Cupboard of Life,union moujik, Disgrace
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5.0 out of 5 stars It is like being back in Botswana!!!!!
As I lived for nearly 7 years in Botswana with the famiily,while readingthe books,I was back!!You can smell the dust riding to Maun ,Molopololi and all the other villages and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. F. Van Markt

5.0 out of 5 stars Alexander McCall Smith
Reading the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series is as pleasurable as eating chocolate. So well written. Wonderful characters and clever interwoven plot lines. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Mackenzie

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
As soon as I'd finished reading the first No1 Ladies Detective novel I then started reading Tears of the Giraffe with much enthusiasm, as I'd really enjoyed the first book... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. A. L. Maddocks

5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant No 1 Ladies' series
I watched the TV series and loved it so determined to read the books. Took them on holiday and read one entire book (No 2, this one) on ferry en route home from Caen! Read more
Published 5 months ago by B. A. Chapman

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read.....
An interseting and delightful read, sometimes made me sad and sometimes made me smile.Can't wait to get hold of the next one. As an African it made me very homesick.
Published 5 months ago by R. Webster

5.0 out of 5 stars Tears Of The Giraffe
A gentle, witty and light hearted book. Made a nice change not having any blood and gore detailed even though some characters did shuffle off to the next life. Read more
Published 6 months ago by M.R.

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect as expected
No problems at all with the audiobook - just as I expected it to be.
Published 6 months ago by Ms. Nathalie Ringenbach

4.0 out of 5 stars Tears of the Giraffe(no1 ladies decetive agency)
loved this follow -on book to the no1 ladies` decective agency.
i`m really getting into the storys of Precious Ramotswe,i love the detail that goes into the story,as your... Read more
Published 7 months ago by maxi-million

4.0 out of 5 stars No Tears from Me
I read The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency about four years ago. I expected Miss Marple's answer to Botswana and so was shocked and disappointed by the gentle tale of Precious... Read more
Published 7 months ago by imla

5.0 out of 5 stars i recommend this book !
i recommend this book ! it is the first book i have bought and read by this author, and i thoroughly enjoyed it. the story was witty and amusing. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sara Moss

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