The Five Lost Aunts of Harriet Bean by Alexander McCall Smith

The Five Lost Aunts of Harriet Bean

Harriet Bean #1

Alexander McCall Smith with Laura Rankin (Illustrator)

128 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction childrens mystery funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

When Harriet Bean's father mentions that he has five sisters—whom Harriet has never met—she is immediately intrigued. Harriet is determined to uncover the whereabouts of her five lost aunts, but with nothing more than an unfinished family portrait...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
funny 50%
inspiring 50%
lighthearted 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

2.96

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