" Like other books by McCall Smith, the writing of this little charmer is often witty, sometimes humorous, and usually understated. The appeal here is the unique format: each chapter was originally published in serial form in a newspaper. Although it's quite well done, and I enjoyed the characters, the plot never really thickens. It was easy to put down. McCall Smith is one of those authors that is like eating soup--one enjoys the pleasant flavors, but rarely needs to chew. And it's a single course without ever getting to the meat or dessert. "
— Linda, 1/18/2014