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Tears of the Giraffe by Alexander McCall Smith (2002, Paperback, Reprint)
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Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication Date: 2002-10-01
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 1400031354
ISBN-13: 9781400031351
Product ID: EPID2218443
Description: In her second outing (following THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY), Precious Ramotswe tries to help a women whose son disappeared into the plains years earlier, while also dealing with a number of changes at the agency and in her person...
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Book in great condition. I haven't read it yet but it was recommended to me so I'm anxious to see if I like it as much!
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) I bought "Tears of The Giraffe" for school and I got it in the estimated time for arrival and it came in excellent condition.
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Tears of the Giraffe.....Review created: 07/16/09
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Description of book matched condition received. Cannot think of any other reason why I would not purchase again from this seller. Good experience! Got book as quickly as possible, just as promised. Thanks so much!
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GreatReview created: 06/06/09
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) This is an excellent book full of mystery and heart. If you are into solving crimes and romance, then this is the book for you. Its not too mushy and not to straight forward.
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You'll Love this CharacterReview created: 04/04/09
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If you want to fall in love with a character, actually a while group of them, read this series. Mme Precious Ramotswe and her sidekicks at the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart. HBO has recently begun the series based on these books which only adds to the joy. Don't miss out.
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a Botswana soap opera...Review created: 09/20/08
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) This 2nd book in the series does not disappoint. In fact, the story thread seems to pick up immediately where they left off in the 1st (Mma Ramotse and JLB Matekoni celebrate their engagement). The author does a wonderful job adding moderate peril and danger with Precious at the forefront of her sleuthing. More colorful characters are added to the mix to give humor and and wit to an already stressful situation. Mma Makutsi shows herself as a clever and capable assistant detective as well. Through it all is a strong belief system in doing the right thing and no matter what...family comes first. Heartwarming as an African savannah and leaves the reader thirsty for more! 4 stars****
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Tears of the Giraffe by R.A. McCall Smith 2002Review created: 06/14/08(updated 06/14/08)
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Gave me insight into the lives and ways of African families. Love, loss, adoption, infidility, greatfulness. Living with ones means, appreciating others and putting others before oneself.
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Continued EnjoymentReview created: 04/05/08
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In this volume, McCall Smith continues his tales of Precious Ramotswe, owner of Number One Ladies Detective Agency, the only detective agency in Botswana owned by a woman. We learn more of Mma Ramotswe's background, personality, and set of values. The gentle writing style allows the reader to sway with the African wind, visualizing each scene vividly and empathizing with the rich yet simple humanity of the characters.
This book could be a quick read, but I don't believe you will want it to be. Allow yourself to slow down and feel the roundness of the words, the rhythm of the language, the poignancy of the scenes.
This book could be a quick read, but I don't believe you will want it to be. Allow yourself to slow down and feel the roundness of the words, the rhythm of the language, the poignancy of the scenes.
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Tears of the GiraffeA great book. Even better than the first, or at least as good.
This time the mysteries are not really as important as what all the characters are doing in their lives
I can't wait to read the third book
This time the mysteries are not really as important as what all the characters are doing in their lives
I can't wait to read the third book
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Good Book!Review created: 05/08/07
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I bought this book for my sister. My daughter and I have read most of the books in the "Ladies #1 Detective Agency" series and I thought my sister would like them too. I originally gave her a new copy of the first book in the series as a gift. She loved it, and since there are seven books in the series, I thought I would get the rest of them for her in used condition. I appreciated the fact that the seller would ship the book directly to her address, saving me the postage. Since buying this book I have also purchased titles #3 and #4 from ebay.
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Book Review of Tears of the GiraffeReview created: 05/07/07
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Tears of the Giraffe is the second in a series of books written by McCall. The series is a very different approach to African life in Botswana, as seen through the eyes of Mme Ratsowe. It is entertaing, well written and has values that we all could use. I couldn't find it at my paperback exchange so I gave a try on Ebay.
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Ladies Detective Agency amusesSecond in Smith's series about clever lady detective Precious Ramotswe in Botswana, "Tears of the Giraffe" brings the characters and country alive. Fun and light, the agency's cases are solved by persistence and humor. This installment started to shed light on the relationship between the main character and her fiance Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, helping reader get to know them each better.
While characters are first introduced in the first book "The #1 Ladies' Detective Agency" they come alive in the subsequent book. The depth of their home lives, relationships, and sentimentalities becomes real in this book. The agency's secretary Mma. Makutsi also becomes a more vital element to the stories.
The love of African nationals for their homeland and each other is pointed out poignantly in their respect for each other and their handling of conflict with dignity. Also highlighter are the major differences between Botswana's customs and those of westerners.
Although I started reading this series somewhat hesitantly as part of a book club selection requirement, I am now a loyal follower of Mma. Ramotswe's. I didn't want to put this book down and hated to see it end. Fortunately there are still several more in the series!
While characters are first introduced in the first book "The #1 Ladies' Detective Agency" they come alive in the subsequent book. The depth of their home lives, relationships, and sentimentalities becomes real in this book. The agency's secretary Mma. Makutsi also becomes a more vital element to the stories.
The love of African nationals for their homeland and each other is pointed out poignantly in their respect for each other and their handling of conflict with dignity. Also highlighter are the major differences between Botswana's customs and those of westerners.
Although I started reading this series somewhat hesitantly as part of a book club selection requirement, I am now a loyal follower of Mma. Ramotswe's. I didn't want to put this book down and hated to see it end. Fortunately there are still several more in the series!
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Second in the series - SPOILER WARNING!Review created: 07/14/06
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SPOILER WARNING: Do not read this review if you have not already read the first book in the series, the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.
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Tears of the Giraffe is the second in a series of books about Precious Ramotswe, the very first lady detective in the African nation of Botswana.
This second book opens with Mma Ramotswe newly engaged to that very fine man and excellent auto mechanic, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni. In amongst the mysteries presented by the detective agency's clients, Mma Ramotswe must solve the little mysteries of combining two households into one, coordinating two busy and successful businesses and learning more about this man to whom she is about to be married. And before she really has a chance to settle in to being engaged, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni surprises her with two additions to their family.
Meanwhile, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni deals with his two hopeless apprentices, Mma Makutsi is promoted to assistant detective, and Mma Ramotswe solves many mysteries, small and large, for her clients, including a heartrending one involving a missing young American. Botswana itself is, as always, a vital character in the book, molding its people and shaping events under the timeless African sky.
Alexander McCall Smith is a Scotsman who lived for many years in Africa, has written an extensive list of legal texts, and has now successfully turned his hand to fiction writing. His main characters are frequently strong, interesting, formidable females. His novels are addictive and leave one anxiously awaiting the next release in the series. If you enjoy detective stories, stories based on cultures other than your own, or just quality fiction with strong characters and values, then I recommend this entire series. Start with The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency if you have not yet read it, and buy them all to keep, as you will wish to read and reread them many times.
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Tears of the Giraffe is the second in a series of books about Precious Ramotswe, the very first lady detective in the African nation of Botswana.
This second book opens with Mma Ramotswe newly engaged to that very fine man and excellent auto mechanic, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni. In amongst the mysteries presented by the detective agency's clients, Mma Ramotswe must solve the little mysteries of combining two households into one, coordinating two busy and successful businesses and learning more about this man to whom she is about to be married. And before she really has a chance to settle in to being engaged, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni surprises her with two additions to their family.
Meanwhile, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni deals with his two hopeless apprentices, Mma Makutsi is promoted to assistant detective, and Mma Ramotswe solves many mysteries, small and large, for her clients, including a heartrending one involving a missing young American. Botswana itself is, as always, a vital character in the book, molding its people and shaping events under the timeless African sky.
Alexander McCall Smith is a Scotsman who lived for many years in Africa, has written an extensive list of legal texts, and has now successfully turned his hand to fiction writing. His main characters are frequently strong, interesting, formidable females. His novels are addictive and leave one anxiously awaiting the next release in the series. If you enjoy detective stories, stories based on cultures other than your own, or just quality fiction with strong characters and values, then I recommend this entire series. Start with The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency if you have not yet read it, and buy them all to keep, as you will wish to read and reread them many times.
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