Elizabeth B. (Cattriona) -
Helpful Score: 12
I love the way McCall Smith builds his primary characters in this series; they feel very real, and his details make it very easy to feel as if you, too, are seated with a mug of bush tea, brainstorming ways to drum up business. Highly recommended for those interested in mysteries and/or African culture.
Cheryl H. reviewed The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Bk 1) on + 44 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 10
This book was a breath of fresh air. The author has succeeded in conveying the feeling of the culture, their pace of living and struggle to integrate its old-time values with the new technologies and influence of Western cultures. I found this book highly enjoyable and refreshing to the spirit.
MARY LU C. reviewed The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Bk 1) on + 20 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 8
I just started this series because my parents got hooked. After one page I was too. I've read the second book and am starting on my third by this author. If you want to live in Africa for a couple days and get fascinated by the warmth and pride of "Precious" the No. 1 Lady detective of Botswana--this is a gift to yourself.
Melody reviewed The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Bk 1) on + 48 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
A different kind of cozy mystery set in Botswana. Precious Ramotswe is a delightful detective.
Kristen H. (tigger5677) reviewed The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Bk 1) on + 42 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
As a fan of murder mysteries I did not think I would like this series, but I picked it p when I was stuck at Jury Duty with nothing else available to read, and I have to say, it was excellent. Well written, entertaining with enough intrigue to keep the reader held until the next book in the series.
