BOOK BRIEF

Precious and Grace

Alexander McCall Smith
Guide cover placeholder

Precious and Grace

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Sparkles iconBeta
Alexander McCall Smith

Precious and Grace

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

227

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Botswana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

In Precious and Grace by Alexander McCall Smith, readers follow Precious Ramotswe and Grace Makutsi of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency as they assist clients with personal challenges and mysteries. Their cases involve navigating cultural intricacies and personal histories in Botswana, focusing on problem-solving and the value of compassion.

Serene

Contemplative

Heartwarming

Humorous

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.3

19,865 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Precious and Grace by Alexander McCall Smith is praised for its charming narrative and endearing characters, particularly the wisdom of Mma Ramotswe. The setting in Botswana adds vibrancy and cultural depth. However, some reviewers feel the plot's pace is slow and lacks tension. Overall, it continues to deliver the warmth and gentle humor fans expect from the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Precious and Grace?

A reader who enjoys Precious and Grace by Alexander McCall Smith is likely fond of gentle mysteries with charming settings, similar to fans of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. They appreciate character-driven stories and light-hearted humor, akin to readers of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series.

4.3

19,865 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

227

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Botswana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!