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The Miracle at Speedy Motors (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #9)

Alexander McCall Smith
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The Miracle at Speedy Motors (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #9)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Alexander McCall Smith

The Miracle at Speedy Motors (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #9)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

214

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Botswana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Alexander McCall Smith's The Miracle at Speedy Motors, part of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, follows Precious Ramotswe as she navigates new challenges in her detective work while addressing personal matters. Set in Botswana, the novel explores themes of compassion, mystery, and human connections.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

27,280 ratings

80%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Alexander McCall Smith's The Miracle at Speedy Motors continues to charm with its gentle prose and beloved characters, particularly Mma Ramotswe. Readers praise its warmth, humor, and keen insights into humanity. Some critiques highlight a slower plot and lack of suspense. Overall, it's a heartwarming, comforting read that fans of the series will appreciate.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Miracle at Speedy Motors (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #9)?

Readers who enjoy character-driven, cozy mysteries will love The Miracle at Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith. Perfect for fans of Louise Penny's Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series and Jan Karon's Mitford novels, this book appeals to those who appreciate warm, insightful storytelling set in a vividly imagined community.

4.4

27,280 ratings

80%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

214

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Botswana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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