A Distant View of Everything, Alexander McCall Smith
A Distant View of Everything, Alexander McCall Smith
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A Distant View of Everything

Author: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrator: Davina Porter

Unabridged: 7 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 07/18/2017


Synopsis

In this latest installment of Alexander McCall Smith's ever-delightful and perennially best-selling series, amateur sleuth and philosopher Isabel Dalhousie is called upon to help when a matchmaker begins to question her latest match. A new baby brings an abundance of joy to Isabel Dalhousie and her husband, Jamie-but Isabel's almost four-year-old son, Charlie, is none too keen on his newborn brother. In fact, Charlie refuses to acknowledge Magnus, and Isabel must find a way to impress upon her older son the patience and understanding that have served as guiding principles in her own life. These are, of course, the qualities that bring Rosemary Hipple, an old acquaintance of Isabel's, to seek her help in a tricky situation. Rosemary is something of a matchmaker and has brought together a cosmetic surgeon and a successful banker at her most recent dinner party. But new information comes to light about the cosmetic surgeon that causes Rosemary to doubt the auspiciousness of the match. Isabel agrees to find out more, but her inquiries take an unexpected turn, and she starts to wonder which of the two she should be investigating after all. As ever, her intelligence, quick wit, and deep empathy for others will come to her aid as she grapples with the issues that are her bread and butter: friendship and its duties, the obligation of truthfulness, and the importance of perspective.

About Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. He is also the author of the Isabel Dalhousie novels and the world's longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street. His books have been translated into forty-six languages. Alexander McCall Smith is Professor Emeritus of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and holds honorary doctorates from thirteen universities. He was knighted by the King in 2024.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lise on June 28, 2017

I want to like this series, I really do. I love the No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. But I find Isabel Dalhousie unlikeable. She is supposed to be my age, but I have always felt her to be about 20 years older than me. As Eddie (in the deli) says, she is rude, letting her mind wander while listening to......more

Goodreads review by Duckpondwithoutducks on July 24, 2017

Rating a book 5 stars on Goodreads means something. Normally, if I rate something 1 star, it means - why was this ever published? 2 stars means - not my cup of tea 3 stars means - enjoyed it, but not one I would necessarily recommend 4 stars means - really enjoyed it, would recommend to those who like t......more

Goodreads review by Ivonne on July 28, 2017

In The Novel Habits of Happiness, Isabel Dalhousie was such a prig; thankfully, Alexander McCall Smith has redeemed himself in A Distant View of Everything, and Isabel is back to her old understanding self. And just in time! I hadn’t realized just how much I had missed her. An old schoolmate of Isabe......more

Goodreads review by Magdalena on July 30, 2017

I wish Isabel Dalhousie could be my friend in real life.......more

Goodreads review by Ariel on October 08, 2017

The 11th installment of the Sunday Philosophy Club is here. Some things change, new baby Magnus and new deli employee Peg, while more things stay the same, Isabelle salivating over Jamie, bossy Grace the housekeeper, crazy Cat at the deli, sullen Eddie, and last but not least, an appearance by broth......more