The World According to Bertie by Alexander McCall Smith

The World According to Bertie

44 Scotland Street #4

Alexander McCall Smith

343 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

44 SCOTLAND STREET - Book 4 The residents and neighbors of 44 Scotland Street and the city of Edinburgh come to vivid life in these gently satirical, wonderfully perceptive serial novels, featuring six-year-old Bertie, a remarkably precocious boy-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 353 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
lighthearted 83%
relaxing 41%
reflective 33%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
informative 16%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.87

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