In the Time of Five Pumpkins

No 1. Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 26

De: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrado por: Bianca Amato

In this newest installment of Alexander McCall Smith’s beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, Mma Ramotswe takes on a number of perplexing situations, and while she tries to maintain her usual impartiality, it’s difficult when one of the cases involves someone so close to her heart.

“Delightful … The warm humanity infused throughout [these] novels is what brings readers back … [McCall Smith] brings out the profound importance of everyday revelations.”—San Francisco Chronicle

Mma Ramotswe can sense the rain long before it comes. It’s been a long, dry summer, but the first downpour of the season tends to bring with it new growth. In this case, it also brings a new client, who suspects his wife of having an affair. Mma Ramotswe is on the case, and she decides to bring Charlie along. But as they look further into the matter, they begin to suspect their client may not have been entirely truthful in explaining his predicament.

Meanwhile, Mr. J.L.B.’s Matekoni has struck up a new friendship with a man named Mr. Mogorosi, a prominent figure in the motor trade business. Mma Ramotswe is concerned that Mr. Mogorosi may have ulterior motives for his attentions. When the two go on a fishing trip in waters teeming with dangerous crocodiles, she begins to worry for Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni’s safety.

And though Mma Ramotswe has never quite perfected Mma Potokwane’s delicious fruit cake recipe, she can always rely on her old friend for a steaming cup of red bush tea, some wise counsel, and a generous slice of cake. As welcome storms roll in to the little city of Gaborone, the pumpkins in Mma Potokwane’s garden flourish, as do her keen insights. These will prove invaluable to Mma Ramotswe as she navigates these sensitive matters with her usual good humor and compassion.

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The growth and development of the characters, especially Charlie.

I continue to appreciate the author’s pacing and rhythm. The story moves like a big wide muddy river. It seems slow but your at the end before you know it.

The reader was fabulous and I loved the plot - guilty until proven innocent!

I love the whole "Ladies Detective Agency" series but I think Alexander McCall Smith outdid even himself this time! I'm amazed the story (over this many books in the series) NEVER becomes tiresome-this was as fresh and vibrant visually as any.

Five Pumpkins

Beginning and end mentioned pumpkins. Rest of book had nothing to do with pumpkins. Enjoyable story as usual. Great accent of reader.

Positive energy

Love the interaction of the characters. I enjoyed the way somewhat mundane matters are always handled in a positive way ,

In the time of 5 pumpkins

This series always delivers. Simple reminders for what humanity needs to hear in a
burdensome world. Amusing
& poigniant.

Lovely Story

I was hoping this would be narrated by Lisette Lecat, but it was still good.

A Slow Week at the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Not much happens. Nonetheless, AMS imparts his usual wisdom and gentle appreciation of life. So, it's not without merit, and Bianca Amato is a pleasant narrator.