The Sunday Philosophy Club (Isabel Dalhousie, #1)
by Alexander McCall Smith
The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.36 out of 5, based on 14.3K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 272 pages.
About The Sunday Philosophy Club
Filled with thorny characters and a Scottish atmosphere as thick as a highland mist, The Sunday Philosophy Club is irresistible, and Isabel Dalhousie is the most delightful literary sleuth since Precious Ramotswe.With The Sunday Philosophy Club, Alexander McCall Smith, the author of the best-selling and beloved No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency novels, begins a wonderful new series starring the irrepressibly curious Isabel Dalhousie.Isabel is fond of problems, and sometimes she becomes interested in problems that are, quite frankly, none of her business. This may be the case when Isabel sees a young man plunge to his death from the upper circle of a concert hall in Edinburgh. Despite the advice of her housekeeper, Grace, who has been raised in the values of traditional Edinburgh, and her niece, Cat, who, if you ask Isabel, is dating the wrong man, Isabel is determined to find the truth–if indeed there is one–behind the man's death. The resulting moral labyrinth might have stymied even Kant. And then there is the unsatisfactory turn of events in Cat's love life that must be attended to.Filled with thorny characters and a Scottish atmosphere as thick as a highland mist, The Sunday Philosophy Club is irresistible, and Isabel Dalhousie is the most delightful literary sleuth since Precious Ramotswe.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Alexander McCall Smith |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 272 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Philosophy, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.36 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,279 |
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What genre is The Sunday Philosophy Club?
The Sunday Philosophy Club is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Philosophy, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Sunday Philosophy Club worth reading?
Based on 14.3K reader ratings, The Sunday Philosophy Club has an average score of 3.36 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is The Sunday Philosophy Club?
The Sunday Philosophy Club has 272 pages.
Who wrote The Sunday Philosophy Club?
The Sunday Philosophy Club was written by Alexander McCall Smith. It was first published in 2004.
What is the ISBN for The Sunday Philosophy Club?
The ISBN-13 for The Sunday Philosophy Club is 9781400077090.0.
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