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Alexander McCall Smith has said that his novels “represent the range of things I would like to say about the world.” What are the most important ideas among the “range of things” represented by the books in the series? Comment >>
What makes Mma Precious Ramotswe such a charming character? Comment >>
How is Mma Ramotswe different from a more stereotypical detective? Comment >>
In what way are “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” novels similar? What are the recurring themes? What new characters and developments keep the stories fresh? Comment >>
By what means does Alexander McCall Smith sustain the reader’s interest, in the absence of the kind of tension, violence and suspense that drive most mysteries? Comment >>
What is appealing about the world in which Mma Ramotswe lives? Comment >>
How is her world similar to contemporary American society? Comment >>
What do the stories and lessons in the series suggest about the larger issues of how to live one’s life, how to behave in society, and how to be happy? Comment >>