Customer Reviews:
 As good as ever July 17, 2008
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
This instalment of the series is just as good as its predecessors. Matthew embarks on married life; Bertie continues to ask awkward questions about his little brother's parentage; Domenica wonders what Antonia is up to and Angus Lordie and Cyril have a close encounter with some puppies. Each short chapter is complete in itself and many are highly amusing. What can you do with 6 puppies in an Edinburgh flat? Big Lou is still serving coffee and sympathy to all who need it and still reading through her eclectic library. Old friends make an appearance and some problems are sorted. I loved it for its gentle humour and the knowledge of human nature in all its forms which this author displays. I can't wait for the next one.
Delightful as always July 16, 2008
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
The latest instalment of the 44 Scotland Street series is here,and well worth the wait! I couldn't wait for my wife to finish it because I was sick and tired of her chuckling and giggling to herself and I wanted, nay, NEEDED,to know what was going on! If you're a fan of the series, you'll love this - if you're not, WHY NOT!?!? I'm just amazed at McCall-Smith's ability to produce top-class writing again and again. In fact, it makes me want to go back and read the whole series again. Brilliant stuff.
Simply the best -they get better and better July 11, 2008
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
Things can only get better - and this is side-splittingly funny as the characters we all know and love so well as are back for another instalment. It is not just Bertie who is great (though he is as funny and insightful as ever) but so are all the other characters as well, who really are wonderful. McCall Smith pretends they are real, and in a profound sense they are - we all know people EXACTLY like Isabel, Domenica, Angus or dogs like Cyril. One important thing: MARRIED COUPLES BUY TWO COPIES since you will then be able to read one each as your other half chortles out loud at the wonderfully funny scenes. Five cheers for McCall Smith as always! Christopher Catherwood (author of A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST)
Laugh out loud funny! July 8, 2008
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
If I could thank Mr McCall Smith for his wonderful novels I would!
This latest offering is wonderful! Both me and my hubby enjoyed it tremendously.
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