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Precious and Grace
Alexander McCall Smith · 2017
80/100
👍 Worth It
Alexander McCall Smith writes about Botswana and its people with a warmth and precision that is unlike anything else in fiction, and Precious and Grace brings that gift to a story about memory and homecoming that is quietly moving. The mystery is gentle to the point of being nearly incidental — this is a character novel with a detective frame — but for readers who love the series, Grace Makutsi's promotion adds a fresh energy. New readers should start at book one, but loyal fans will find this as satisfying as ever.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety96
substance78
craft86
originality64
accuracy84
hype76
age-fit82
human-eye85
Penny’s verdict80
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