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.
LeAnne G. (Gracious-Granny) reviewed Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Professor Dr von Igelfeld, Bk 1) on + 137 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Not as good as his #1 Ladies Detective series, but almost!! The professors are charming characters!
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.
Gayle S. reviewed Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Professor Dr von Igelfeld, Bk 1) on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A really fun read. Wonderful style and sense of humor.
Cindy B. reviewed Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Professor Dr von Igelfeld, Bk 1) on + 21 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Fun read. Professor Dr. von Igelfeld is quite a character.
Pam H. reviewed Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Professor Dr von Igelfeld, Bk 1) on + 17 more book reviews
Excellent!
Corrina T. (cocoamomo) reviewed Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Professor Dr von Igelfeld, Bk 1) on + 83 more book reviews
This book is strange, but in a good, hypnotic kind of way. I actually really liked it and am reading book 2 in the series now.
I was disappointed in this book. It's not nearly as good as the No. 1 Ladies Detective series.
Eleanor T. (longhornchick) reviewed Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Professor Dr von Igelfeld, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
Little stories about an eccentric man. I'll send it to my Dad since he is a student of Portuguese.
Elizabeth R. (bettyj) reviewed Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Professor Dr von Igelfeld, Bk 1) on + 24 more book reviews
Alexander McCall Smith is an author who is able to write in different styles for his various series. This is another series that is a keeper. I really enjoy Professor Dr. Mortiz-Maria von Igelfeld.
This is a slim volume about a few wacky professors. Imagine them, for instance, trying to enjoy playing tennis on their vacation, when none of them know anything about it except what they have just read in a rule book. I found it very funny in many places.
Leah G. (LeahG) reviewed Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Professor Dr von Igelfeld, Bk 1) on + 320 more book reviews
This is an easy read. Alexander McCall Smith has created another group of entertaining characters in this book.
Donna E. (impossible) reviewed Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Professor Dr von Igelfeld, Bk 1) on + 3352 more book reviews
From the author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series
Susan M. reviewed Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Professor Dr von Igelfeld, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
A collection of brief, humorous stories about a professor and his colleagues.
Angie A. (AversMommy) reviewed Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Professor Dr von Igelfeld, Bk 1) on + 82 more book reviews
Welcome to the insane and rarified world of Professor Dr. von Igelfeld of the Inst of Philology. Never-ending quest to win the respect he feels certain he is due--a quest which has the tendency to go hilariously astray.
