Plot Summary

Tea Time for the Traditionally Built

Alexander McCall Smith
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Tea Time for the Traditionally Built

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

Book Brief

Alexander McCall Smith

Tea Time for the Traditionally Built

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Botswana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Tea Time for the Traditionally Built by Alexander McCall Smith, Botswana's only female detective, Precious Ramotswe, and her assistant, Mma. Makutsi, investigate a possible saboteur within the struggling Kalahari Swoopers football club, while also facing personal dilemmas involving a cherished van and a troublesome interloper in Mma. Makutsi's engagement.

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Humorous

Serene

Reviews & Readership

4.4

26,073 ratings

82%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Tea Time for the Traditionally Built by Alexander McCall Smith continues the charm of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series with Grace Makutsi's delightful development and insightful cultural reflections. Some feel the pace is slow and the plot thin. Yet, fans appreciate the warmth and wit that permeate the narrative, maintaining its appeal.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Tea Time for the Traditionally Built?

A reader who would enjoy Tea Time for the Traditionally Built by Alexander McCall Smith is likely a fan of gentle, character-driven mysteries with a touch of humor and cultural richness. Similar audiences might enjoy Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series or Jan Karon's Mitford series, which blend quaint settings with heartwarming tales.

4.4

26,073 ratings

82%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Botswana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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