Bertie Plays the Blues by Alexander McCall Smith

310 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

"Domestic bliss seems in short supply at 44 Scotland Street. Matthew and Elspeth have increased their household by three, but the joys of multiple parenthood are rather lost on Matthew who is finding it hard enough to tell his new brood apart even...

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Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
funny 83%
hopeful 50%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
reflective 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Average rating

3.94

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