La's Orchestra Saves the World by Alexander McCall Smith

La's Orchestra Saves the World

Alexander McCall Smith

250 pages 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 248 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
lighthearted 40%
hopeful 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.52

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