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A review by lorees_reading_nook
Bertie Plays the Blues by Alexander McCall Smith
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Real rating: 3.8
As always, Alexander McCall Smith's witty observations of human foibles are a pleasure to read and the perfect antidote for escaping the real world. The characters are perfectly imperfect but easy to relate to and I love how we even get to know the thoughts of Cyril the dog. I was laughing aloud several times while reading this book, especially when it came to Cyril's opinion of cats. But the overall message that I get from these books is that the world would be a much better place if we were kinder to each other. As amusing and endearing as ever, I am really happy to have ended my reading year with a smile on my face.
As always, Alexander McCall Smith's witty observations of human foibles are a pleasure to read and the perfect antidote for escaping the real world. The characters are perfectly imperfect but easy to relate to and I love how we even get to know the thoughts of Cyril the dog. I was laughing aloud several times while reading this book, especially when it came to Cyril's opinion of cats. But the overall message that I get from these books is that the world would be a much better place if we were kinder to each other. As amusing and endearing as ever, I am really happy to have ended my reading year with a smile on my face.