Sunshine on Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith

Sunshine on Scotland Street

44 Scotland Street #8

Alexander McCall Smith

297 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

The residents and neighbors of 44 Scotland Street and the city of Edinburgh come to vivid life in these gently satirical, wonderfully perceptive serial novels, featuring six-year-old Bertie, a remarkably precocious boy—just ask his mother.  From s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
funny 85%
hopeful 42%
relaxing 42%
adventurous 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.77

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