On the flight out to Hawaii, I read only one book. I had time for two but after finishing the first one, decided to watch some TV and catch a cat nap. So the book I read was an old one done by my Book Club, but which I missed when they read it and you see, it was The Number 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. First off, I have to say, I can't see why a book club would read it? Well other than some interesting insight into life in Botswana, I can't see how this book would spark much discussion.
But do not get me wrong, I enjoyed this book! It wasn't what I expected (in that I expected more of one solid mystery in the vein of Agatha Christie, Donna Leon, Michael Dibdin), this was more vignettes a bunch of smaller mysteries, solved by Mma Ramotswe peppered with the back story of her life and how the agency came to be. By the way, if anyone can tell me what Mma stands for, I'd appreciate it.
So this was a quick read (I think I finished it before we hit the Rocky Mountains), and enjoyable and left me willing to go back and buy the next book in the series.
Other Thinks (2)
Hi Kim, Mma is like Ma'am, a title of respect that is usually used when addressing somebody. Rra is the male equivalent.
Posted by Chiocciola | July 6, 2009 9:33 PM
Posted on July 6, 2009 21:33
I've enjoyed the series. I appreciate the simplcity of the writing. Like you I was surprised that they were called 'mysteries' because I don't see them as mysteries. I did appreciate the quite style and the information about Botswana.
Posted by Jerry | July 11, 2009 7:50 AM
Posted on July 11, 2009 07:50