The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith

The Sunday Philosophy Club

Isabel Dalhousie #1

Alexander McCall Smith

256 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Nothing captures the charm of Edinburgh like the bestselling Isabel Dalhousie series of novels featuring the insatiably curious philosopher and woman detective.  Whether investigating a case or a problem of philosophy, the indefatigable Isabel Dal...

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3.13
based on 2,181 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 76%

lighthearted: 45%

reflective: 45%

relaxing: 20%

funny: 18%

adventurous: 15%

emotional: 12%

informative: 11%

hopeful: 9%

challenging: 7%

tense: 7%

dark: 4%

inspiring: 3%

sad: 3%

Pace

9% of readers chose fast
31% of readers chose medium
59% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
32% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

32% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

45% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
78% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

29% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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