The Number One Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith

The Number One Ladies' Detective Agency

No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #1

Alexander McCall Smith

166 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction crime mystery funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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3.61
based on 16,491 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 72%

mysterious: 49%

funny: 47%

adventurous: 43%

hopeful: 26%

relaxing: 23%

inspiring: 15%

emotional: 13%

reflective: 13%

informative: 7%

dark: 3%

challenging: 2%

sad: 2%

tense: 1%

Pace

31% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
31% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

43% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

87% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

11% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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