The Forgotten Affairs of Youth by Alexander McCall Smith

The Forgotten Affairs of Youth

Isabel Dalhousie #8

Alexander McCall Smith

261 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction mystery lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

Description

ISABEL DALHOUSIE - Book 8 Nothing captures the charm of Edinburgh like the bestselling Isabel Dalhousie series of novels featuring the insatiably curious philosopher and woman detective. Whether investigating a case or a problem of philosophy, the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews

Moods

hopeful 100%
lighthearted 100%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.71

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