La's Orchestra Saves the World by Alexander McCall Smith

La's Orchestra Saves the World

Alexander McCall Smith with Emily Gray (Narrator)

7 hours, 12 minutes first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

From the best-selling author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series comes a delightful and moving story that celebrates the healing powers of friendship and music. It is 1939. Lavender--La to her friends--decides to flee London, not only to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 266 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 42%
reflective 42%
emotional 28%
hopeful 28%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.52

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