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La's Orchestra Saves the World
La's Orchestra Saves the World
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
It is 1939. Lavender--La to her friends--decides to flee London, not only to avoid German bombs but also to escape the memories of her shattered marriage. The peace and solitude of the small town she settles in are therapeutic . . . at least at first. As the war drags on, in need of some diversion and to boost the town's morale, La organizes...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780307378385
ISBN-10: 0307378381
Publication Date: 12/8/2009
Pages: 304
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  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 21 ratings
Publisher: Pantheon
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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  • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
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I liked this book - but not one of my favorites. I felt sad for La and thought she was very lonely. Nice ending though.

After I was finished, I had to go back and reread the first chapter to tie it back into the book.
  • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
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When I read "The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency" by the same author, I was disappointed because it wasn't about a real detective agency with some serious crimes to solve. I didn't get it. But, after listening to his tapes on audio, I came to love Precious Ramotswe and Botswana, and now I'm a big fan of all the books. La's Orchestra has the same effect. I don't get it. This book is not really about La's Orchestra; in fact, it says very little about it. Don't expect it to be about the orchestra, or indeed, about anybody saving the world. It's just sad. It leaves sort of a lingering aftereffect, and as the other reviewer said, you have to go back to the first chapter to tie it all together, but there isn't much. Still, I'm glad I read it.


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