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Bertie Plays the Blues by Alexander McCall Smith

autumnhopegreta's review against another edition

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5.0

Another great, laugh-out-loud 44 Scotland Street novel.

simpa's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Enjoyed how the characters came together

annettefunnycello's review against another edition

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4.0

Just lovely. Things are getting sorted out, in surprising and delightful ways!

bethgramon's review against another edition

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4.5

So much fun

thenovelbook's review

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4.0

Alternated between the audiobook and the ebook. The audiobook is really well read; it made some of the funny stuff even funnier.

alidottie's review against another edition

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3.0

I like the Scotland St stories. This particular volume didn't really have anything interesting in--just moved everyone's lives along, thus only the 3 stars.

wanderingmole's review against another edition

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4.0

Charming characters and pertinent reflections on the human condition. Loved it.

megangraff's review against another edition

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3.0

As I read, I had a vague feeling that I had already read this book but I think it is just that the characters and stories are similar throughout the series and having read the books before and after this one there had been references to events etc in this one.

soniapage's review against another edition

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4.0

Lots of wonderful new developments in the series, but will Bertie ever turn seven?

Favorite quote:

"Dreadfully insincere," said Angus. "Psycopaths--every one of them. Show me a cat, Domenica, and I'll show you a psychopath. Textbook examples."

mousecroghan's review against another edition

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5.0

I keep fearing that AMS will write a dud book. He doesn't. I read all his various series and I think this is my favourite. The characters are real right?! No? Well they might as well be. Loved this book so much.