The Sunday Philosophy Club (Isabel Dalhousie, #1)
The Sunday Philosophy Club (Isabel Dalhousie, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005272
Novel • Fiction
Edinburgh, Scotland • 2000s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith, Isabel Dalhousie, an Edinburgh philosopher and editor, finds herself involved in solving a mysterious death she witnesses at a concert hall. Balancing her personal and professional life, Isabel navigates ethical dilemmas and complex relationships, all while employing her philosophical mindset to uncover the truth.
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Review Roundup
Alexander McCall Smith's The Sunday Philosophy Club introduces Isabel Dalhousie, a charming amateur sleuth. Readers appreciate the novel's philosophical musings and Edinburgh setting. Criticisms include a slow plot pace and lack of suspense. Overall, it's an intellectually stimulating read for those who enjoy gentle mysteries.
Who Should Read The Sunday Philosophy Club (Isabel Dalhousie, #1)?
Fans of Alexander McCall Smith's The Sunday Philosophy Club will appreciate introspective character-driven mysteries rich in ethical dilemmas. Ideal for readers of P.D. James' An Unsuitable Job for a Woman and Donna Leon's Death at La Fenice, this book draws in those who enjoy philosophical musings intertwined with gentle sleuthing.
27,018 ratings
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272
Novel • Fiction
Edinburgh, Scotland • 2000s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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