Helpful Score: 6
I am an Alexander McCall Smith fan, that said, I did not love this book. Other reviews I've read claim this is a funny book...I'm sorry, but I did not find it funny. I thought the main character was selfish and self-obsessed. I kept waiting for some sort of growth based on his experiences, but it doesn't happen. Sort of depressing.
Larry G. (aardvark) reviewed Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Professor Dr von Igelfeld, Bk 1) on + 157 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Alexander McCall Smith starts another series; don't be fooled by the title -- it's in the same vein as his other comfortably paced, witty books, with literary and language allusions thrown in.
Sonja K. (KolbeMom) reviewed Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Professor Dr von Igelfeld, Bk 1) on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Funny and engaging. The characters are not at all like the Ladies' #1 Detective Agency series (which are my favorite). The story lacks the warmth, truth, and sweetness of those books. Still, if you enjoy characters with personality quirks and a flair for the absurd - this book will do very well.
Sally F. (imaqltr) - reviewed Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Professor Dr von Igelfeld, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I am spoiled by the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency books. This novel is very different, and did not hook me. I think it would be good for one who loves word play.
Gretchen F. (MOMSBOOKS) reviewed Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Professor Dr von Igelfeld, Bk 1) on + 64 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
One of a series of three...At the Villa of Reduced Circumstances and The Finer Points of Sausage Dogs being the others. Each stands alone, but better if you read all 3.
