Bertie Plays the Blues by Alexander McCall Smith

352 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Domestic bliss seems in short supply at 44 Scotland Street. Over at the Pollocks, dad, Stuart, is harbouring a secret about a secret society and Bertie is feeling kind of blue. Having had enough of his neurotic hot-housing mother, he puts himself ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 230 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
funny 85%
hopeful 42%
reflective 28%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.95

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