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Chargement... The Forgotten Affairs of Youthpar Alexander McCall Smith
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. I am Smith's number one fan, and it pains me to put only 3 stars on this review. Sadly, I feel that Isabel Dalhousie is beginning to run her course, or perhaps this story was simply a bit weak and there was a bigger than normal dollop of Isabel's constant inner philosophical monologue, which unfortunately broke the flow of the narrative a few too many times here. The mystery at hand, of a grown woman seeking her father, was interesting but every twist was predictable and took something away from its impact. All that said, I look forward to the next installment, as I am not prepared to give p on Isabel--yet. ( ) This book was boring. Nothing happened, though the main character did think about things a lot--which I guess is okay, since she is a philosopher, but it isn't very interesting. If it is supposed to be a mystery (that's where it was in the library), I don't see why. I'm taking it off my Mystery shelf. The Isabel Dalhousie series, like McCall-Smith's other series, are love stories. Stories featuring personal love as Isabel feels toward Jamie and Charlie; love of many friends, including her bristly housekeeper Grace, national love (in a GOOD inclusive way) toward Scotland, its tumultuous history, music and art. Love of justice, of doing the right thing. That is why she agrees to help those who request her assistance. Isabel is compelled to seek out the truth of each situation, right wrongs if possible, using understanding and kindness. She recognizes her own weaknesses i.e. disliking Dove and Lettuce, fellow philosphers who attempt to press their own selfish agendas on her, as well as her frustration with her niece, Cat. The Forgotten Affairs of Youth continues highlighting Isabel's intelligence, introspection, humanity, generosity, and gratitude. We can all learn from McCall-Smith's novels.
The principal mystery in McCall Smith’s latest novel featuring the wise but impish Edinburgh philosopher Isabel Dalhousie turns on a visiting Australian academic who is searching for her birth father. As usual, McCall Smith makes a little plot go a long way, mostly by dressing up Edinburgh with countless small adventures and gentle observations. Appartient à la sérieIsabel Dalhousie (8)
Un roman delicieusement britannique, a lire au coin du feu avec le chat sur les genoux. Madame FigaroLe livre: Isabel Dalhousie comme son fiance Jamie connaissent l'histoire de leurs familles mais tout le monde ne peut pas en dire autant. Jane, une amie philosophe, vient d'arriver d'Australie pour retrouver la trace de ses parents biologiques. Bien entendu, Isabel ne peut pas refuser de l'aider et elle fait rapidement jouer son reseau de relations dans le Tout-Edimbourg, mettant au jour d'inconfortables verites. Mais elle n'oublie pas pour autant les petits soucis du quotidien, notamment ceux de son mariage... Et les lointains tourments de la jeunesse ne sont decidement pas les seuls dont elle aura a se soucier L'auteur: Alexander McCall Smith est internationalement connu pour avoir cree le personnage de la premiere femme detective du Botswana, Mma Precious Ramotswe. Ressortissant britannique ne au Zimbabwe, il a ete professeur de droit applique a la medecine et membre du Comite international de bioethique a l'Unesco avant de se consacrer a la litterature. Alexander McCall Smith a recu de nombreux prix et a ete nomme meilleur auteur de l'annee par les British Book Awards en 2004. En 2007, il a recu le titre de commandeur de l'Empire britannique (CBE) pour services rendus a la litterature. Quand il n'ecrit pas, il fait partie de l'Orchestre epouvantable. Ses romans sont traduits dans quarante-cinq langues. Il vit aujourd'hui a Edimbourg, en Ecosse. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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