Lulie F. reviewed Tears of the Giraffe (No.1 Ladies Detective Agency, Bk 2) on + 133 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
Another of the wonderful Mme. Ramotswe and The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, full of McCall Smith's gentle philosophy and humor! In this one, the detective agency must track a wayward wife and deal with a coniving maid while trying to discover what happened to a young American man who disappeared years ago. Then Mr. J.L.B Matekoni, Ramotswe's fiance', finds sudddenly that he has agreed to keep two children from the Orphans' Home, and he wants to be kind but doesn't know how to tell Mme. Ramotswe the "good" news!
Janice Y. (jai) reviewed Tears of the Giraffe (No.1 Ladies Detective Agency, Bk 2) on + 310 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
This book was charming. The main characters, Mma Ramotswe, owner of the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency and her fiance Mr J. L. B. Matekoni, are a little old fashioned in their idea of politeness and respectability, but refreshingly so. The mysteries that Mma Ramotswe solves are pretty straightforward to the reader; there are no twists in the solving of the crimes, but this is what is so charming about the book. Life in Mma Ramotswe's world is straightforward and full of moral fiber. Her story of what happens in the day to day in Botswana is so different from life in the west, but has its strengths and I can see how much Mma Ramostwe loves her country. I would recommend this book just for the insights it gives about a different culture and way of living.
Tammy M. (Tamsbooks) reviewed Tears of the Giraffe (No.1 Ladies Detective Agency, Bk 2) on + 39 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
This is the second book in Alexander McCall Smiths series, The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. On the cover of this book is a quote from The New York Times Book Review, The Miss Marple of Botswana.
As someone who is only vaguely familiar with either Miss Marple or Botswana, Im surprised that Ive so far enjoyed the books in this series. The reading is light, the characters are engaging, the humor is character driven, and the country of Botswana is endlessly interesting.
Im looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.
As someone who is only vaguely familiar with either Miss Marple or Botswana, Im surprised that Ive so far enjoyed the books in this series. The reading is light, the characters are engaging, the humor is character driven, and the country of Botswana is endlessly interesting.
Im looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.
Rebecca H. (amichai) reviewed Tears of the Giraffe (No.1 Ladies Detective Agency, Bk 2) on + 368 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This is the second in the series I've read, although it may be the third in the series. I find the simple prose and storytelling pleasant, the main characters likable, their relationships engaging and the depiction of Botswana, a place I don't know, interesting. I'd catagorize these mystery novels as "cozies." The detective, Precious Ramotswe, solves her cases via intelligent conversation and intuition.
Rhea P. (BeachWaves) reviewed Tears of the Giraffe (No.1 Ladies Detective Agency, Bk 2) on + 36 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Have gotten absolutely hooked on the series.
