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Blue Shoes and Happiness (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #7)

Alexander McCall Smith
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Blue Shoes and Happiness (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #7)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Alexander McCall Smith

Blue Shoes and Happiness (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #7)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

227

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Botswana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Blue Shoes and Happiness, Alexander McCall Smith follows Precious Ramotswe and her team at the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency as they tackle various mysteries in Botswana. The narrative explores personal and professional challenges, highlighting themes of compassion, integrity, and human complexities.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

31,306 ratings

78%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Blue Shoes and Happiness by Alexander McCall Smith charms readers with its warm, witty storytelling and rich, culturally insightful backdrop. Reviewers praise its engaging characters and soothing prose. However, some note that the slow pace and predictable plot may not captivate all readers. Overall, it's an enjoyable addition to the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Blue Shoes and Happiness (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #7)?

A reader who would enjoy Blue Shoes and Happiness by Alexander McCall Smith likely appreciates gentle, character-driven mysteries set in richly detailed locales. Fans of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series and those who enjoy the heartwarming investigations in The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman would find similar charm.

4.3

31,306 ratings

78%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

227

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Botswana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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