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The World According to Bertie is the fourth in the series and revolves around the many colorful characters that come and go at No. 44 Scotland Street. McCall Smith handles the characters with his customary charm and deftness-the stalwart Tory chartered surveyor, the pushy mother, and, most importantly in this novel, the beleaguered Italian-speaking prodigy, Bertie. This is classic McCall Smith-clever, witty and entertaining- and beautifully illustrated. A chance encounter with Armistead Maupin in San Francisco inspired Alexander McCall Smith to write this series of novels based around the fictional No. 44 Scotland Street in Edinburgh's New Town.
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"Lots of lovely tales intermingled in short little bites. Poor bewildered, clever Bertie is still my favourite inhabitant of Scotland Street and related places, although Big Lou has plenty of my sympathy too."
— Catherine (4 out of 5 stars)
The World According to Bertie Listener Reviews
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" Enjoyable, but not enough Bertie! "
— Miette, 2/16/2014 -
" I love this series! Ready to read The lightness of Scones, just have to order! Bertie, may you always be six years old! "
— Susan, 2/9/2014 -
" One of my favorite series for when I'm in the mood for something light. "
— Ellen, 2/6/2014 -
" 44 Scotland St always provides a respite; in spite of the quirkiness of individual characters, problems are generally resolved and our appetites are whetted for our next visit to the Edinburgh cast. McCall Smith has a remarkable ability to draw the reader into the setting. "
— Kate, 1/11/2014 -
" Enjoyed the whole series. Looking forward to the next book which is coming out in January. Had a feeling when I finished the last book that the characters all come across as being very dumb in a way. Maybe the point is that we are all "dumb" in some way, but I felt that the characters came across in an almost negative light because of it. "
— Eileen, 12/31/2013 -
" I'm continuing to enjoy this series. "
— Patricia, 12/27/2013 -
" Very funny book, easy to read, could not put it down "
— Jue, 12/22/2013 -
" A really Charming book. Poetry and Humor. What a delight. "
— Vincent, 12/13/2013 -
" I was home sick with the flu and indulged myself by reading this book. It's a fun read, although all that happens is, well, life. I liked this one the most in the series because the characters seemed more multi-dimensional. Highly recommended for a rainy Sunday or a day home sick. "
— Jas, 11/23/2013 -
" Didn't like :( - Audio book. "
— Elizabeth, 10/23/2013 -
" Always enjoy this author and all the characters. "
— Becky, 10/15/2013 -
" A great continuation from the previous book. Again, the development of the characters is great. "
— Jiunn, 9/27/2013 -
" This is a subtlely funny book. A good escape book. "
— Qi, 4/12/2013 -
" not my favorite in the series so far - I almost put it down 2/3 through - luckily the last 1/3 was better "
— Tiffiny, 7/1/2012 -
" I like the line quoted from Auden: "If equal affection cannot be / Let the more lovig one be me." "
— Mila, 11/1/2011 -
" I am listening to this book and it is very funny in sections. I am enjoying the flavor of Scotland that he writes and Bertie is quite a smart little boy. "
— Liz, 10/18/2011 -
" This is a leisurely read with a group of comfortable characters. I enjoy watching them. "
— Susan, 1/1/2011 -
" Very enjoyable read. I enjoyed this light -- and sometimes laugh out loud -- humorous story. I always enjoy a story about small European towns and introduction to the quirky personalities that inhabit them. "
— Lori, 10/17/2010 -
" Maybe this series has run its course for me or the story has evolved to the point where I find the inane conversations simply tedious. "
— Colleen, 9/20/2010 -
" Love this series! A very fun read. Bertie is a fabulous character. "
— tammi, 4/9/2010 -
" Charming, as ever. Love this series "
— Kathleen, 11/10/2009 -
" Another very enjoyable Scotland Street book. Poor Bertie! "
— Janice, 9/6/2009 -
" Felt very sorry to Bertie. "
— Rosemary, 8/2/2009
About Alexander McCall Smith
Alexander McCall Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels, including the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, the Isabel Dalhousie series, 44 Scotland Street novels, Corduroy Mansions series, the Perfect Passion Company novels, and more. He has also written stand-alone novels, books for children, and nonfiction works. In 2004 he was named the British Book Awards Author of the Year and Booksellers Association Author of the Year. He is professor emeritus of medical law at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and has served with many national and international organizations concerned with bioethics. He was born in what is now known as Zimbabwe and taught law at the University of Botswana.
About Robert Ian Mackenzie
Robert Ian Mackenzie, Earphones Award–winning narrator, became an actor after holding a wide variety of other jobs, including everything from London policeman to water ski instructor in Greece. Since then, his acting career has encompassed straight theater, musicals, opera, films, television, voice-overs, commercials, and recorded books.