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Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon by Alexander McCall Smith (2014, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-100307473007
ISBN-139780307473004
eBay Product ID (ePID)176126891
Product Key Features
Book TitleMinor Adjustment Beauty Salon
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicContemporary Women, Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators, Humorous / General
GenreFiction
AuthorAlexander McCall Smith
Book SeriesNo. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight8 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
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TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Amusing. . . . An escape from life's woes [as well] as a suggestion for how to make the whole deal more palatable." -- The Boston Globe "A particularly endearing entry in the long-running series, which has lost none of its gentleness or its love for Botswana." -- The Christian Science Monitor "Leisurely, wonderfully crafted descriptions of life in the agency and at home, the beauties of Botswana, and the joys, big and small, of life. . . . [And] especially, a tribute to enduring friendship." -- Booklist (starred review) "When you are in the company of Mma Ramotswe, you know that, despite the clamor and chaos that passes for modern life, somewhere out there, all is right with the world." -- BookReporter "McCall Smith's accomplished novels [are] dependent on small gestures redolent with meaning and main characters blessed with pleasing personalities." -- Newsday "The intrepid proprietor of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency in Botswana is determined to remain as steadfast as a constellation in the night sky. But Alexander McCall Smith's beloved sleuth comes to accept the inevitability of change in The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon ." -- The New York Times Book Review "McCall Smith is a vivid observer and an elegant writer, honoring Botswanan customs and culture . . . Like the best traditions, this series is one we hope will endure." -- The Plain Dealer "Deep into a series, it's not unusual for the characters or plots to lose their luster, but that's not the case with this series. McCall Smith's thoughtful observations on life and human nature, as well as his distinctive writing style and gentle humor, make this volume as enjoyable as the ones that have come before." -- The Wichita Eagle "Alexander McCall Smith is a prolific, popular and wonderfully peculiar writer. His capacity to deliver quality new installments . . . is unrivalled by any other modern writer." -- The Independent, "They're leisurely, wonderfully crafted descriptions of life in the agency and at home, the beauties of Botswana, and the joys, big and small, of life. This latest [novel] is, especially, a tribute to enduring friendship." -- Booklist (starred review) Praise for the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series "Enchanting . . . An inspiration to us all . . . The sweet, chuckling voice of Precious Ramotswe falls gentle on the ear." --The New York Times Book Review "In Mma Ramotswe, McCall Smith minted one of the most memorable heroines in any modern fiction." --Newsweek "McCall Smith is a vivid observer and an elegant writer, honoring Botswanan customs and culture . . . Like the best traditions, this series is one we hope will endure." --The Plain Dealer "The pleasure of these sweet books lies in the clarity and gravity with which the characters reason through everyday dilemmas." --Entertainment Weekly "McCall Smith's accomplished novels [are] dependent on small gestures redolent with meaning and main characters blessed with pleasing personalities." --Newsday "McCall Smith is a master . . . There's beauty and revelation of one kind or another woven expertly into every line." --Christian Science Monitor From the Hardcover edition., "Amusing. . . . An escape from life's woes [as well] as a suggestion for how to make the whole deal more palatable." -- The Boston Globe "A particularly endearing entry in the long-running series, which has lost none of its gentleness or its love for Botswana." -- The Christian Science Monitor "Leisurely, wonderfully crafted descriptions of life in the agency and at home, the beauties of Botswana, and the joys, big and small, of life. . . . [And] especially, a tribute to enduring friendship." -- Booklist (starred review) "When you are in the company of Mma Ramotswe, you know that, despite the clamor and chaos that passes for modern life, somewhere out there, all is right with the world." -- BookReporter "McCall Smith's accomplished novels [are] dependent on small gestures redolent with meaning and main characters blessed with pleasing personalities." -- Newsday "The intrepid proprietor of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency in Botswana is determined to remain as steadfast as a constellation in the night sky. But Alexander McCall Smith's beloved sleuth comes to accept the inevitability of change in The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon ." -- The New York Times Book Review "McCall Smith is a vivid observer and an elegant writer, honoring Botswanan customs and culture . . . Like the best traditions, this series is one we hope will endure." -- The Plain Dealer "Deep into a series, it's not unusual for the characters or plots to lose their luster, but that's not the case with this series. McCall Smith's thoughtful observations on life and human nature, as well as his distinctive writing style and gentle humor, make this volume as enjoyable as the ones that have come before." -- The Wichita Eagle "Alexander McCall Smith is a prolific, popular and wonderfully peculiar writer. His capacity to deliver quality new installments . . . is unrivalled by any other modern writer." -- The Independent , "An escape from life's woes [as well] as a suggestion for how to make the whole deal more palatable." -- The Boston Globe "A particularly endearing entry in the long-running series, which has lost none of its gentleness or its love for Botswana." -- The Christian Science Monitor "Leisurely, wonderfully crafted descriptions of life in the agency and at home, the beauties of Botswana, and the joys, big and small, of life. . . . [And] especially, a tribute to enduring friendship." -- Booklist (starred review) "When you are in the company of Mma Ramotswe, you know that, despite the clamor and chaos that passes for modern life, somewhere out there, all is right with the world." -- BookReporter "McCall Smith's accomplished novels [are] dependent on small gestures redolent with meaning and main characters blessed with pleasing personalities." -- Newsday "The intrepid proprietor of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency in Botswana is determined to remain as steadfast as a constellation in the night sky. But Alexander McCall Smith's beloved sleuth comes to accept the inevitability of change in The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon ." -- The New York Times Book Review "McCall Smith is a vivid observer and an elegant writer, honoring Botswanan customs and culture . . . Like the best traditions, this series is one we hope will endure." -- The Plain Dealer "Deep into a series, it's not unusual for the characters or plots to lose their luster, but that's not the case with this series. McCall Smith's thoughtful observations on life and human nature, as well as his distinctive writing style and gentle humor, make this volume as enjoyable as the ones that have come before." -- The Wichita Eagle "Alexander McCall Smith is a prolific, popular and wonderfully peculiar writer. His capacity to deliver quality new installments . . . is unrivalled by any other modern writer." -- The Independent , "Forgiveness and generosity, she ultimately concludes, are the answer to most of life's ills. Which may explain the longevity of the series. Precious Ramotswe's adventures, as inconsequential as they may seem, do not so much offer an escape from life's woes as a suggestion for how to make the whole deal more palatable--fragility, fruit cake, and all." -- The Boston Globe "Deep into a series, it's not unusual for the characters or plots to lose their luster, but that's not the case with this series. McCall Smith's thoughtful observations on life and human nature, as well as his distinctive writing style and gentle humor, make this volume as enjoyable as the ones that have come before." -- The Wichita Eagle "A particularly endearing entry in the long-running series, which has lost none of its gentleness or its love for Botswana, of which McCall Smith clearly has fond memories." -- The Christian Science Monitor "When you are in the company of Mma Ramotswe, you know that, despite the clamor and chaos that passes for modern life, somewhere out there, all is right with the world." -- BookReporter "They're leisurely, wonderfully crafted descriptions of life in the agency and at home, the beauties of Botswana, and the joys, big and small, of life. This latest [novel] is, especially, a tribute to enduring friendship." -- Booklist (starred review) From the Hardcover edition.
Series Volume Number14
Dewey Decimal823/.914
SynopsisFans around the world adore the bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series and its proprietor, Precious Ramotswe, Botswana's premier lady detective. In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe--with help from her loyal associate, Grace Makutsi--navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea. Precious Ramotswe has her hands full with two puzzling cases. The first concerns a young man hoping to claim his inheritance at his uncle's farm. The farmer's lawyer fears that this self-professed nephew may be falsely impersonating the real heir, and asks Mma Ramotswe to look into his identity. The second involves the just-opened Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon, which has been shadowed by misfortune, from bad omens in the mail to swirling rumors that its products are dangerous. The salon's proprietor fears that someone is trying to put her out of business--but who? Meanwhile, Mma Ramotswe has come to suspect that her intrepid associate Grace Makutsi is pregnant--though Mma Makutsi has mentioned nothing. With genuine warmth, sympathy, and wit, Alexander McCall Smith explores marriage, parenthood, and the importance of the traditions that shape and guide our lives.
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- Mar 07, 2017
Have yet to read it
Have not gotten to this yet - but within a month shall be ready. I do not want the series to end! As for the others up to this one - I enjoyed this so much. You feel like you are there. You feel like you've known the characters all of your life. The common sense, the thrills and the sadness at times - you feel as well. The entire series is well recommended.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 16, 2018
Great
entire series is a delight. Start with book one, however.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
