Frank H. (perryfran) reviewed on 4/9/2014 + 1184 more book reviews

Really enjoyable first novel in the No. Ladies' Detective Agency series. Smith really paints a vivid picture of the tranquil buts sometimes problematic conditions in Botswana. We are introduced to Precious Ramotswe, who sets up a detective agency with the money she receives from the sale of her father's cattle upon his death. She always had a knack for solving problems in school and makes good use of her skills as a detective. The novel is actually a series of vignettes which showcase her intuitive skills. She is able to solve cases involving a missing husband, a wayward daughter, and a missing 11-year old boy who is thought dead. I have had this book for several years and finally got around to reading it. I also have several others in the series and am looking forward to reading them!

I also watched the HBO miniseries based on this novel and really enjoyed it. I would recommend both the book and the TV show.

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