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"McCall Smith's assessments of fellow humans are piercing and profound. . . . [His] depictions of Edinburgh are vivid and seamless." --"San Francisco Chronicle"
"Entertaining and witty. . . . A sly send-up of society in Edinburgh." --"Orlando Sentinel"
"McCall Smith, a fine writer, paints his hometown of Edinburgh as indelibly as he captures the sunniness of Africa. We can almost feel the mists as we tread the cobblestones." --"The Dallas Morning News"
"Alexander McCall Smith is the most genial of writers and the most gentle of satirists. . . . [The] characters are great fun . . . [and] McCall Smith treats all of them with affection." --"Rocky Mountain News"
"Irresistible. . . . Smith has r
"Fans of the series (which McCall Smith conducts in daily installments in "The Scotsman "before book publication) will rejoice at hearing again some of the familiar treads on the fashionable tenement's stairs. . . . By following an assemblage of characters on and near 44 Scotland Street, McCall Smith manages sidesplitting send-ups of contemporary pretentiousness and wry and often poignant commentary on the roles of chance, cruelty, and fate in our lives. . . . Delightful."
--"Booklist "(starred review)
"Life in Scotland Street is a more pleasant, leisurely business than it is for most of the rest of us. . . . There's plenty of time for idle thoughts, occasional shafts of wit and gentle dissections of absurdity--sometimes all at the same time." --"The Scotsman"
"It is that all-prevailing pleasantness, the unfaltering optimism and the gentle pace of life that holds the key to McCall Smith's success." --"Independent Magazine"
"Sweet. . . . Graceful. . . . Wonderful. . . . Gentle but powerfully addicting fiction."--"Entertainment Weekly"
"[McCall Smith] is a pro, and he delivers sharp observation, gentle satire . . . as well as the expected romantic complications. . . . [Readers will] relish McCall Smith's depiction of this place . . . and enjoy his tolerant, good-humored company." --"The New York Times Book Review"
"Alexander McCall Smith . . . proves himself a wry but gentle chronicler of humanity and its foibles." --"The Miami Herald"
"McCall Smith's plots offer wit, charm and intrigue in equal doses." --"Richmond Times-Dispatch"
"Just about perfect. . . . Contains a healthy helping of McCall Smith's patented charm." --"St. Louis Post-Dispatch"
"McCall Smith's assessments of fellow humans are piercing and profound. . . . [His] depictions of Edinburgh are vivid and seamless." --"San Francisco Chronicle"
"Entertaining and witty. . . . A sly send-up of society in Edinburgh." --"Orlando Sentinel"
"McCall Smith, a fine writer, paints his hometown of Edinburgh as indelibly as he captures the sunniness of Africa. We can almost feel the mists as we tread the cobblestones." --"The Dallas Morning News"
"Alexander McCall Smith is the most genial of writers and the most gentle of satirists. . . . [The] characters are great fun . . . [and] McCall Smith treats all of them with affection." --"Rocky Mountain News"
"Irresistible. . . . Smith has rendered another winner, packed with the charming characters, piercing perceptions and shrewd yet generous humor that have become his cachet."
--"Chicago Sun-Times"
Fans of the series (which McCall Smith conducts in daily installments in "The Scotsman "before book publication) will rejoice at hearing again some of the familiar treads on the fashionable tenement s stairs. . . . By following an assemblage of characters on and near 44 Scotland Street, McCall Smith manages sidesplitting send-ups of contemporary pretentiousness and wry and often poignant commentary on the roles of chance, cruelty, and fate in our lives. . . . Delightful.
"Booklist "(starred review)
Life in Scotland Street is a more pleasant, leisurely business than it is for most of the rest of us. . . . There s plenty of time for idle thoughts, occasional shafts of wit and gentle dissections of absurdity sometimes all at the same time. "The Scotsman"
It is that all-prevailing pleasantness, the unfaltering optimism and the gentle pace of life that holds the key toMcCall Smith s success. "Independent Magazine"
Sweet. . . . Graceful. . . . Wonderful. . . . Gentle but powerfully addicting fiction. "Entertainment Weekly"
[McCall Smith] is a pro, and he delivers sharp observation, gentle satire . . . as well as the expected romantic complications. . . . [Readers will] relish McCall Smith s depiction of this place . . . and enjoy his tolerant, good-humored company. "The New York Times Book Review"
Alexander McCall Smith . . . proves himself a wry but gentle chronicler of humanity and its foibles. "The Miami Herald"
McCall Smith s plots offer wit, charm and intrigue in equal doses. "Richmond Times-Dispatch"
Just about perfect. . . . Contains a healthy helping of McCall Smith s patented charm. "St. Louis Post-Dispatch"
McCall Smith s assessments of fellow humans are piercing and profound. . . . [His] depictions of Edinburgh are vivid and seamless. "San Francisco Chronicle"
Entertaining and witty. . . . A sly send-up of society in Edinburgh. "Orlando Sentinel"
McCall Smith, a fine writer, paints his hometown of Edinburgh as indelibly as he captures the sunniness of Africa. We can almost feel the mists as we tread the cobblestones. "The Dallas Morning News"
Alexander McCall Smith is the most genial of writers and the most gentle of satirists. . . . [The] characters are great fun . . . [and] McCall Smith treats all of them with affection. "Rocky Mountain News"
Irresistible. . . . Smith has rendered another winner, packed with the charming characters, piercing perceptions and shrewd yet generous humor that have become his cachet.
"Chicago Sun-Times""
Fans of the series (which McCall Smith conducts in daily installments in The Scotsman before book publication) will rejoice at hearing again some of the familiar treads on the fashionable tenement s stairs. . . . By following an assemblage of characters on and near 44 Scotland Street, McCall Smith manages sidesplitting send-ups of contemporary pretentiousness and wry and often poignant commentary on the roles of chance, cruelty, and fate in our lives. . . . Delightful.
Booklist (starred review)
Life in Scotland Street is a more pleasant, leisurely business than it is for most of the rest of us. . . . There s plenty of time for idle thoughts, occasional shafts of wit and gentle dissections of absurdity sometimes all at the same time. The Scotsman
It is that all-prevailing pleasantness, the unfaltering optimism and the gentle pace of life that holds the key toMcCall Smith s success. Independent Magazine
Sweet. . . . Graceful. . . . Wonderful. . . . Gentle but powerfully addicting fiction. Entertainment Weekly
[McCall Smith] is a pro, and he delivers sharp observation, gentle satire . . . as well as the expected romantic complications. . . . [Readers will] relish McCall Smith s depiction of this place . . . and enjoy his tolerant, good-humored company. The New York Times Book Review
Alexander McCall Smith . . . proves himself a wry but gentle chronicler of humanity and its foibles. The Miami Herald
McCall Smith s plots offer wit, charm and intrigue in equal doses. Richmond Times-Dispatch
Just about perfect. . . . Contains a healthy helping of McCall Smith s patented charm. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
McCall Smith s assessments of fellow humans are piercing and profound. . . . [His] depictions of Edinburgh are vivid and seamless. San Francisco Chronicle
Entertaining and witty. . . . A sly send-up of society in Edinburgh. Orlando Sentinel
McCall Smith, a fine writer, paints his hometown of Edinburgh as indelibly as he captures the sunniness of Africa. We can almost feel the mists as we tread the cobblestones. The Dallas Morning News
Alexander McCall Smith is the most genial of writers and the most gentle of satirists. . . . [The] characters are great fun . . . [and] McCall Smith treats all of them with affection. Rocky Mountain News
Irresistible. . . . Smith has rendered another winner, packed with the charming characters, piercing perceptions and shrewd yet generous humor that have become his cachet.
Chicago Sun-Times"
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Despite inhabiting a great city renowned for its impeccable restraint, the extended family of 44 Scotland Street is trembling on the brink of reckless self-indulgence. Matthew and Elspeth receive startling - and expensive - news on a visit to the Infirmary, Angus and Domenica are contemplating an Italian menage a trois, and even Big Lou is overheard discussing cosmetic surgery. But when Bertie Pollock - six years old and impatient to be seven - mislays his meddling mother Irene one afternoon, a valuable lesson is learned: that wish-fulfilment is a dangerous business.Warm-hearted, wise and very funny, The Importance of Being Seven brings us a fresh and delightful set of insights into philosophy and fraternity among Edinburgh's most loveable residents. * The sixth volume of Alexander McCall Smith's wonderful serial novels set in Edinburgh's New Town Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780349123165
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Book Description Condition: New. 2011. Paperback. * The sixth volume of Alexander McCall Smith's wonderful serial novels set in Edinburgh's New Town Series: 44 Scotland Street. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 125 x 19. Weight in Grams: 230. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780349123165
Book Description Condition: New. 2011. Paperback. * The sixth volume of Alexander McCall Smith's wonderful serial novels set in Edinburgh's New Town Series: 44 Scotland Street. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 125 x 19. Weight in Grams: 230. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780349123165
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