I remember watching the tv show that came on HBO, so when some1 gave .e a few of them 2 read I couldn't wait but I had 2 go out and buy vol. 1. This was a good read and just like the tv how. This is a meddle half read. Well done.

This book was built on slow paced descriptions of African - Botswanian, to be precise - life and on the charismatic character of Mma Ramotswe, the first lady detective in Botswana. I didn't mind the slow pace, and I loved Precious Ramotswe.



Also, I didn't mind that some mysteries were rather predictable and there wasn't any crazy action with shooting and whatnot. I enjoyed the "slice of life" pictures of Africa a lot. The warm relationship between Precious and her father was truly touching.
This book was charming, relaxing and really what I needed most right now. I'll probably read next books in series. And I surely will watch the BBC series with one of my favest performers ever Jill Scott as Precious!

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency was pretty good and a quick read. I love mystery books lately - especially after diving into the Hercule series. The book is set in Botswana and is about Mma Ramotswe, who opens up a detective agency. She is hired to track missing, cheating, or thieving husbands. She also dabbles in finding daughters, sons, and witch doctors. Basically if you need someone found - she's your girl.

She of course has had trouble with her own life. After ending a terrible marriage she might find a new love with one of her best friends. Which of course, I fully supported. Mma Ramotswe was such a lovable character. She stood up for herself and for Africa.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I honestly wouldn't have read this book if it wasn't for a challenge that asked for book set in Africa. I really wanted to know how this whole story was going to play out. Will her business fail or thrive? Will she find the missing child and the witch doctor? I developed so many questions while reading this book and I enjoyed how it ended as well.