Bertie Plays the Blues by Alexander McCall Smith

336 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 197 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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