Series: #10 in the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series
Genre: Fiction
Publication Date: 2009
Read by: Lisette Lecat
Source: Library
This series remains just completely enjoyable to me. It’s one my reliable audiobook selections and I typically get on the library waiting list early as soon as I find out the next book is on the way.
In this 10th book in the series it’s once again a slow paced and thoroughly charming visit to Botswana. Mma Ramotswe and her assistant Mma Makutsi spend more of their time making observations about life and people than they really spend in accomplishing any actual detective work. The long anticipated demise of Mma Ramotswe’s beloved tiny white van is looming. Mr. J.L.B Matekoni’s apprentices are no closer to completing their apprenticeships. Mma Makutsi’s engagement may be threatened by her longtime nemesis Violet Sephoto. The primary case for the detective agency is this one has them working for the owner of a local football team to find out if their streak of recent losses is due to someone on the team fixing the games.
I just love listening to Lisette Lecat read this series. I cannot imagine reading the books because I find them so thoroughly enjoyable in the audio version.
I did manage to catch the first episode of the HBO version of this series and hope to watch more of that to last me until the next book in the series is released. I enjoyed the first episode both for what they retained from the book and the changes they made for TV.
Rating: 4/5
Genre: Fiction
Publication Date: 2009
Read by: Lisette Lecat
Source: Library
This series remains just completely enjoyable to me. It’s one my reliable audiobook selections and I typically get on the library waiting list early as soon as I find out the next book is on the way.
In this 10th book in the series it’s once again a slow paced and thoroughly charming visit to Botswana. Mma Ramotswe and her assistant Mma Makutsi spend more of their time making observations about life and people than they really spend in accomplishing any actual detective work. The long anticipated demise of Mma Ramotswe’s beloved tiny white van is looming. Mr. J.L.B Matekoni’s apprentices are no closer to completing their apprenticeships. Mma Makutsi’s engagement may be threatened by her longtime nemesis Violet Sephoto. The primary case for the detective agency is this one has them working for the owner of a local football team to find out if their streak of recent losses is due to someone on the team fixing the games.
I just love listening to Lisette Lecat read this series. I cannot imagine reading the books because I find them so thoroughly enjoyable in the audio version.
I did manage to catch the first episode of the HBO version of this series and hope to watch more of that to last me until the next book in the series is released. I enjoyed the first episode both for what they retained from the book and the changes they made for TV.
Rating: 4/5
4 Comments:
I have tried this series but it never seems to work for me. I plan to carry on with it eventually, though! It might have been a timing thing, so I don't want to miss out just in case I wind up loving it!
I've heard elsewhere that the audios of this series are great. I've only read the first book but I really enjoyed it.
That's pretty amazing that the series is still enjoyable after all this time.
I still haven't had much luck with the series for some reason and just can't dig it. Not sure if I wasn't in the mood at the time I tried my first one or what. Ah well....
Kailana: I totally get how this series does not appeal to everyone. I really think I wouldn't like it if I read the books. I love the audio versions, though - perfect for driving around town listening.
Bookfool: Lisette Lecat really does just a wonderful job with the voices. She's from South Africa so I think that may have something to do with why her reading seems authentic.
Vickie: I'm really not surprised that this series isn't up your alley. I don't think it's one I'd recommend to you after knowing you and your reading tastes all these years.
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