The Careful Use of Compliments by Alexander McCall Smith

The Careful Use of Compliments

Isabel Dalhousie #4

Alexander McCall Smith

247 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction mystery philosophy mysterious slow-paced

Description

Isabel Dalhousie is back, in the latest installment of this enchanting, already beloved, best-selling series.In addition to being the nosiest and most sympathetic philosopher you are likely to meet, Isabel is now a mother. Charlies, her newborn so...

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Community Reviews Summary of 336 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 71%
relaxing 57%
mysterious 42%
reflective 42%
hopeful 28%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Average rating

3.61

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