07.May.2008 Tears of the Giraffe by Alexander McCall Smith
This is the second book for the The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. I thought it’s better than the first. When the first consists of several short cases, this one is more flowing with only a couple of cases (I found myself reading faster when it’s flowing, rather than pausing every so often), and there are more stories around the relationship of the characters. Mr J.L.B. Matekoni (Mma Ramotswe’s fiance) has got a lot more appearances, and since he’ll be married to her I expect him to be around for the next books as well. Mma Makutsi, Mma Ramotswe’s secretary, comes more into the picture too.
A short sweet book. Sweet characters. Sweet thoughts. Sweet philosophy of life. Funny names. Even the way they speak is so cute. Looking forward to reading more books in this series (I already have several on my shelf).
Oh just in case you’re expecting a giraffe comes running in tears, there’s no tears nor giraffe in the book…
Rating: 4 out of 5 [Very good]
Plot is getting more interesting. Better than the last book. (lines copied from my last review of Harry Potter 3, but it’s true :)
First line
Mr J.L.B. Matekoni, proprietor of Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, found it difficult to believe that Mma Ramotswe, the accomplished founder of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, had agreed to marry him.
Last line
“I hope so,” she said.
Quote
“The only way to sound modern, it appeared, was to say that people could do whatever they wanted, whenever they wanted, and no matter what anybody else might think. That was the modern way of thinking.” ~ Mr J.L.B. Matekoni p40
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