Title: La's Orchestra Saves the WorldAuthor: Alexander McCall SmithPages: 294 Genre: Fiction Source: Library
Who Recommended Book to Me: Bonnie from Redlady's Reading Room
La's childhood was spent in the shadow of Death. He was an uninvited guest at their table, sitting patiently, watching La's mother, his target, bemused, perhaps, that such courage and determination could keep illness at bay for so long.
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My Thoughts:
This book was exactly what I needed to read as my first book for 2010. I have finally become accustomed to McCall Smith's approach to writing and how he moves a story along that matches the characters lives at that moment. I've read many historical fiction books that revolved around WWII but not many that talk about the war efforts made by the women, children, and crippled men that were holding down the forts at home. La is a woman that I would truly have enjoyed getting to know. She never expected much and tried to find happiness in every situation that came her way. She was resilient, resourceful, and in the face of death knew that music would help keep people's spirits alive. This book is completely different from any of Smith's previous works and I found it extremely delightful!!!
Highly Recommended
out of 5
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Yup cutest pic ever :D
ReplyDeleteAnd I do think I must give this author a go
this sounds wonderful! :):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this one! Had no idea AMS has written so many different books/series.
ReplyDeleteI didn't read your review but will come back after I read the book. I'm very tempted to put aside my current reads, and start it now! What an adorable blog header!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the Ladies Detective Agency series and then got burned out on it. I do like Smith's writing, though, so I'll have to check this one out.
ReplyDeleteI'm one who likes Smith's books too. You say this one is different from the others so I'll have to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying your changing blog headers.
I haven't heard of this author. Thanks for the introduction - it sounds like an interesting read.
ReplyDeleteshe sounds terriffic, nice review. I love the cover too.
ReplyDeleteThis does sound different than his other books! Nice review!
ReplyDeleteHmm, looks like another one to add to my TBR pile. Thanks for a great review!
ReplyDeleteAlright adding it to my tbr list. Great review!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any Smith books but have been intrigued by the No. 1 Ladies Det. Agency. This one also intrigues me as I enjoy WWII stories. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review! Sounds like a goodie. :)
ReplyDeleteOOh, I've seen this in the library and wondered if it was any good. Clearly it needs to come home next time it appears. Thank you! I love the header too.
ReplyDeleteHow did you get such an adorable photo of Bruce & Pistol? I just want to snuggle them up!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you enjoyed this one so much! Great way to start off the New Year!
ReplyDeleteBy the way... I love your header. I share my mom's dog with her (a short haired chiuahua) and love seeing others!
I loved the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. So, I bet I'd really enjoy this one too. Thank you so much for joining in, Staci!
ReplyDeleteSounds very interesting. I too have recently become interested in the role women played in WWII.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review!
I read his No.1 Ladies Detective Agency and enjoyed it as a light mystery. This sounds more serious and might be more interesting me. Glad you enjoyed it. I like that you don't give a long synopsis that tells half the story. It makes me afraid to read reviews until after I've read the books. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI love his writing style and you have me very curious about this book. Glad to hear you liked it!
ReplyDeleteI want this!! I love McCall Smith's writing, but I have read very few of his books so far.
ReplyDeleteI've never read any of Smith's books--thanks for introducing me to another good author I need to add to my list. Love your header!
ReplyDeleteI just love the book cover!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds quite different from his Ladies' Detective Agency books. I really like those and now I'll have to add this one to my list!
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, but I have never tried his other books. This sounds good! By the way, I love your header! What cuties. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe title alone has me interested. Adding this to the tbr list.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the cover on this one, sounds like it's worthy of a closer look!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I love the author and had never heard of this book. Thank you.
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