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The Unbearable Lightness of Scones: A New 44 Scotland Street Novel (44 Scotland Street 5): A New 44 Scotland Street Novel (44 Scotland Street 5) | 
 enlarge | Author: Alexander Mccall Smith
Publisher: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited
Category: Book
List Price: £14.99
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Media: Hardcover
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.7 x 1.4
ISBN: 1846970571
EAN: 9781846970573
ASIN: 1846970571
Publication Date: July 1, 2008
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 More! More! More! August 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This latest 44 Scotland Street novel doesn't disappoint except that it is just too difficult to make it last! Once finished, I, as usual, feel bereft - how many months will I have to wait for another in this series or, the equally enjoyable, Sunday Philosophy Club series? If only A McCall-Smith would concentrate on just these two series about wonderful Edinburgh! His subtle social comment and wonderful description of his characters draw the reader into this fascinating city and says a lot about life in the UK (sorry, Scotland) in 2008. Read ALL the books in the series in the order they were written and you will be hooked! MORE! MORE! MORE! soon, please.
Listen to Books on CD August 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have just loved this whole series of books based in Edinburgh. Rather than buy the books, I have been buying them on CD and listening to them when driving along in the car. Narrators with their easy Scottish voices such as Blythe Duff and especially David Rintoul (what a voice!) are so familiar and homely.
The stories are entertaining, interesting and captivating and the characters engaging: young Bertie just can't grow up quickly enough for me: his mother is a pain: Dr Fairbairn makes me cringe: and Bruce is just so awful (Chinos or no Chinos - give me a 'distressed oatmeal sweater' any day!). You find you just can't drag yourself away from the characters, and we all know someone with similar traits.
I can almost taste the Parmesan or Panne Forte from Valvona & Crolla, I would love to spend time in Lou's Coffee Shop, and a drink in the Cumberland Bar with Angus Lordie and Cyril would be 'chust perfecto'.
I do hope when this one comes out on CD that it is once again David Rintoul doing the narration - if you are reading this Alexander McCall Smith - keep them coming!
As good as ever July 17, 2008
20 out of 20 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
8 out of 10 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
14 out of 16 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)
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