I love Alexander McCall Smith’s Precious Ramotswe; her noting of the little things; the one percenter’s of life, if you like. She’s a character that revels amongst the detail, always looking for the best in people and often coming across the worst in her line of work. Blue Shoes and Happiness is the seventh book in this series and just as delightful as those that have come before.
In this edition Mma Ramotswe is on the case of a public servant enjoying meals on the government purse, whilst her trusty offsider Mma Makutsi has her own relationship challenges to deal with. McCall Smith beautifully articulates the insecurities of mundane everyday life with detail that few authors have the skill to do. The repeating of detail such as Mma Makutsi’s 97 per cent graduate distinction from the Botswana Secreterial College; the Clover Andersen Principles of Private Detection; and even the Double Comfort Furniture Ship are the little things that make this book such a pleasure to read.
Charming in every way; a delightful read.
