The Forgotten Affairs of Youth: An Isabel Dalhousie Novel Audiobook

" Well written with plenty of thoughtful explorations of some of the choices, responsibilities, consequences, sorrows and joys of the human condition along the way. "

" McCall Smith makes his heroine a philosopher so he can philosophize. Tedious is what I call this book. "

" Thank Providence for such human writers as Alexander McCall Smith. What else can I say? I'm a fan. "

" Alexander McCall Smith is always an enjoyable read. I especially like the Isabel Dalhousie series because of the way we get into her philosopher's brain--sometimes maddening, but fun. "

" How does McCall Smith reveal the deep mysteries of human behavior so convincingly through Isabel's musings? Brilliant, as always. I'd love to meet him. "

" I hope he never stops writing these books! "

" Another enjoyable installment in the Isabel Dalhousie series! "

" I have loved every one of McCall Smith's books. At first I was less enthusiastic about the Isabel Dalhousie series, but now I have come to understand why she contemplates absolutely everything. I love her diversions, and I love the way she loves Jamie and Charlie. "

" This has been my favorite series of his, but, sadly, this installment fell flat. "

" I love to join Isabel in her musings over philosophical questions. She questions the moral choice in even the most mundane of her activities. I also love stories that take place in Scotland. "

" Another Isabel Dalhousie novel. Somehow I had missed this one! I love all her philosophical musings and the situations that she finds herself in are intriguing. An enjoyable, thought provoking read. "

" I love Isabel Dalhousie but it has been a while since I have read A Sunday Philosophy Club novel and I found this book a little more drawn out than McCall Smith's earlier books in the series. I did enjoy the read but didn't find it as humorous and the pace was a little slow. "

" Always a quirky, light read, but the "mystery" didn't grab me as much this time, and Isabel's ramblings grated on me a bit this time. "

" Loved it--just waiting for the next one. Because of the adoption issues in this one, I could get into the issues. "

" Isabel gets on my nerves a little bit but I still love the atmospherics of Edinburgh. "

" I just love the way this flows along, although I'm sure having conversations with someone like Isobel would drive me mad! The usual twists and turns and moral dilemmas. "

" Essentially this is just soap opera with posh bits. Bit of a yawn and rather ridiculous. "

" I really enjoyed this latest book in the series! "

" I usually love the Isabel Dalhousie books, but this one was a little dull. There was the usual philosophizing about life, but too much of it this time. The mystery plot in the story was intriguing but almost forgotten in the philosophical musings. "

" I really like this series. It always makes me happy when I see a new one on the new book rack at the library. "

" So pleasing, like eating ice cream - always sorry when a Isabel Dalhousie book ends. "

" This series never fails to please. This is a well written and gentle story a charming protagonist. I like the frequent philisophical questions raised and the descriptions of Edinburgh. A very soothing read. "

" I love the titles of all of Alexander McCall Smith's books, and while most of the titles of this series only tangentially touch the story, this title really describes the case that Isabel looks into. "

" As always, comfort reading at its best. "