![]() ![]() It is set in contemporary times but the way the relationship between women is depicted seems anachronistic. The author seems to dislike his own characters, forcing them to make mistake after mistake. Character development but not in the direction you'd want. The primary relationship between the aunt and her niece seems to have deteriorated. I just couldn't bring myself to care about the characters or their interpersonal relationships. Some context would be good even though each book has some sort of summary/explanation of what all has happened thus far in the series. The continuing stories of the recurring characters is far more prominent than that of the individual plot ("mystery") of each book. ![]() The experience is better if you've read at least one other book in the series. ![]() "Philosophical mystery" is indeed a better way to describe what to expect. The writing, the atmosphere, the charm is all there. There is no doubt that Alexander McCall Smith is a gifted writer. I really wanted to enjoy this book, and despite many things, I actually did, ![]()
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