A Guide to the Birds of East Africa Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Sweet and charming. "

" This was a delightful combination of genteel satire and love story. Plus I was introduced to many species of birds. Interesting characters. "

" Well written novel but I struggled with getting into the story initially. "

" Cute. Funny. Quick read, some what similar to Alexander McCall Smith, but then again not. Charming. "

" gave to anne before i finished, but a lovely style of writing. "

" I had high hopes for this book since the back cover says that it's "a sort of P.G. Wodehouse meets Alexander McCall Smith." Being a fan of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series I picked it up hoping for something just as entertaining. That said I just didn't think this book was in the same league. I felt like the story plodded along and took for too long getting to where it was going. I can't quite put my finger on it, but something was lacking here. Give this one a try if you love birdwatching, but otherwise I wouldn't recommend it. "

" Charming and refreshing. "

" Cute story - great characterization (poked fun at the silly behaviors we all have). Interesting setting and a naturalist's perspective on the birds (and people) of Kenya! "

" Very light, sweet... "

" Didn't like this book so I didn't finish it. "

" Such a fun and quick read. Easy to empathize with the main character. Lots of laughs and pulls at the heartstrings, too. "

" A mildly amusing trifle set in Kenya, as two men compete to identify the most different kinds of birds for the right to ask a woman to a ball. A nice design touch: Each chapter heading includes a sketch of a bird mentioned in that chapter. "

" Cute and light-hearted. "

" Charming book about a middle-aged birdwatcher in Kenya. "

" A nice gentle read, very much in the vein of Alexander McCall Smith's books - and marketed as such by the looks of the front cover. I enjoyed it though, even though not much happened plot-wise. Defintely a good summer read. "

" This book, as the title suggests, is not only about the birds of Africa, but it shows us the culture, geography and politics of Kenya. It is a delightful, often funny, story that had me wishing it was longer because I was so enjoyed it. "

" I picked this up because of my affection for birds and my intrigue with East Africa and ended up loving the sweetness of the love story. I also enjoyed the cheeky humor of the author. "

" Gentle story of love in Kenya among older people but accurate descriptions on the birds. Predictable, but an enjoyable quick and light read. "

" This book reminded me of the Ladies Detective series--being set in Africa, but also some of the style of writing. Using the various birds for chapter titles was clever. And I liked the short chapters. Some very interesting "situations" that happened in the book. "

" Light, enjoyable. Nice enough read, nothing special. Can see where the comparisons to McCall Smith have come from. "

" super cute read highly recommend "

" First-rate reading. Subtle and rewarding. The narrator is not afraid to acknowledge himself (in the first person) and his audience (in the second person) every once in a while. "

" Don't know why it took me so long to read this book. It is an easy read and very funny in a quiet way. "

" A sweet story about two men competing in a bird-spotting contest, the prize being a chance to ask Rose Mbikwa to the Hunt Club Ball. Besides birds and romance, this book also offered some insight into life in Kenya. "

" A very charming story. "

" Much to my surprise, I really did like this book. Such a charming, delightful story. I enjoyed the voice of the narrator which was a bit playful. And Mr. Malik was such an endearing little man. I was sad that the book had to end. "

" A love story set in East Africa involving a bird watching group. A charming and delightful read, the most lovely and refreshing book I have read in a long time. "

" I thought this book was different and entertaining. I liked the characters. "

" An enjoyable read, in the mould of Alexander McCall Smith. An amusing story of a lovelorn, mature Indian man living in Kenya, who enters into a bird spotting escapade to win the heart of a lady. Nothing deep or meaningful in this book, but well written with gentle humour. "

" A short charming book in a unique style. Great character study of people in a subtle love triangle. A very enjoyable read. "

" just a fun romp. a show off of all the birds available to a bird watcher in africa. With a story that keeps us unexcited about birds reading. "

" I really loved this gentle love story set in Africa. "

" Loved this charming book about a gentle man who enters a bird-watching contest to win the right to ask the object of his affection to a dance. The story was sweet and the ending was perfect. "

" I found this book delightful. Having lived in East Africa, and having my first baby in Nairobi, I felt like I was coming home. I also felt that the subject of race and dealing with the realities of life in Kenya were realistically potraid. "

" Like most books about that even hint at mentioning the birds of East Africa, this made me want to leave now. The story of an old fashioned bet, set against the backdrop of politics and nature in Kenya was lovely. The narration was a bit precious, however. "