THE QUIET SIDE OF PASSION PDF, EPUB, EBOOK

Alexander McCall Smith

288 pages
07 Feb 2019
Little, Brown Book Group
9780349142708
English
London, United Kingdom
'The Quiet Side of Passion' is another McCall Smith tale of the triumph of good -
I do enjoy reading these, they are not as engaging as the Mma Ramotswe ones, altogether more genteel and insubstantial, but even so, he is
stretching the bounds of credibility in the latest one. I loved it that Isabel makes some serious mistakes and misjudgements in this episode. I love
stepping into the mental world of Isabel and, of course, Jamie is the perfect whetstone for her mind and brilliantly unending stream of
consciousness. Rather than a moral compass, she has been more of a dithering busybody. And writing like this: "Isabel could not help but conjure
up a picture of a group of Scots sitting quietly in a circle, enjoying themselves, knitting, perhaps, or reading improving literature, or possibly just
silently reflecting on what a good time they were having. Because so much has developed in Isabel's life since the beginning of the series, I will
leave out details that are spoilers. On top of all this, some gossip that Jamie shares with her, together with a chance sighting in a restaurant, see
Isabel mounting an unwise pursuit in a dangerous area. His works have been translated into more than forty languages and have been best sellers
throughout the world…. I often nod my head in agreement or laugh out loud at the keen observations on human nature and society Alexander
McCall Smith is able to convey in his delightful stories and I could not put this one down. Rating details. Porter has an elegant voice. Select free
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History. See our other FREE newsletters. Paperback —. Cat Isabel's niece and former girlfriend of Isabel's husband Jamie has gotten together
with yet another man, and we learn about how Isabel feels about him and about how he might fit into the family. Please tell me I am not alone in
how I feel about self-entitled, holier-than-thou Isabel. Isabel snaps and argues with the customer who huffs out and Isabel trails after her to
apologize bur cannot quite do it because she's really not sorry. Precious and Grace. This isn't my favorite AMS series, but I enjoy it enough to
continue. He now edits the blog humblecomment. I love Isabel Dalhousie -- she reminds me of me. The House of Unexpected Sisters. Read more
I love McCall Smith's description of people and characteristics that are so annoying not only in the context of these novels, but who appear in the
lives of many readers. This time they are of a more serious nature. Quotes from The Quiet Side of She does not consider herself a prude, but her
ethical standards are challenged in ways that might not be so troubling were they not taking place under her own roof. Isabel Dalhousie doesn't do
much, edit a journal, help out in Cat's deli, and stick her nose into people's business, but even such leisurely pursuits seem to overwhelm her, and
despite a housekeeper and a house husband, decides she needs more help, and promptly, and I mean almost instantly, hires not jus I do enjoy
reading these, they are not as engaging as the Mma Ramotswe ones, altogether more genteel and insubstantial, but even so, he is stretching the
bounds of credibility in the latest one. Alexander McCall Smith is addicted to story-telling. Dr Diana Carroll. All Rights Reserved. So I'm removing
a star. I have seen this portrait twice. This proves to be the last straw. We find out that Magnus is walking already and loves his food and that
Charlie is four now and making lots of friends at nursery school. Isabel may not always be sensible but she is always kind and trying to do the "right
thing", which certainly a moral philosopher should be expert at. Hardcover , First Canadian Edition , pages. Grace adores the wee lads and spends
more of her time with them, letting the housework slide. She seems awfully nosy about other people's business to the extent that I find not normal,
no matter how well she justifies herself with duty to intervene and other moral imperatives. Add to Bookshelf. While this review may give the
impression that this novel is an educational text in disguise that is far from the case. The Unbearable Lightness of Scones. With two small boys,
Charlie and Magnus, a full-time job of editing a p This is my very favorite Isabel Dalhousie novel of all. The Strange Case of the Moderate
Extremists. In another plot thread the fun comes thanks to the apparently not always limp Professor Lettuce who also has an alter ego, Professor
Kale, and sprouts his way into Isabel's study via a graft with a nubile young post graduate. To redeem, copy and paste the code during the
checkout process. I gave her a generous pass when she felt so "overburdened" that despite her extreme wealth, a house husband, a housekeeper,
nursery school for one child, and a self-created part-time job that she can devote as much or as little time to as she pleases, she felt so
overburdened that she had to hire two additional staff to lighten her heavy load More Details This novel has a fast-moving, entertaining plot that
raises some ethical questions.

The Quiet Side of Passion: An Isabel Dalhousie Novel |

Ah, but to be so canny. In this novel, the author adds some wonderful details. The gentle humour and kindly, thoug The Isabel Dalhousie series has
a reflective, lingering effect on me -- so much of this book takes place inside Isabel's head as she ponders events and people's behaviour. This
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Christian Science Perspective. The Double Comfort Safari Club. Because so much has developed in Isabel's life since the beginning of the series, I
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her life to pieces, but it's all fine because she helps out a poor man being manipulated by the single mother in the process. Other editions. Skip to
main content Skip to main menu Skip to search Skip to footer. And writing like this: "Isabel could not help but conjure up a picture of a group of
Scots sitting quietly in a circle, enjoying themselves, knitting, perhaps, or reading improving literature, or possibly just silently reflecting on what a
good time they were having. I love stepping into the mental world of Isabel and, of course, Jamie is the perfect whetstone for her mind and
brilliantly unending stream of consciousness. See 2 questions about The Quiet Side of Passion…. She can debate whether saying Good Morning
or Hello is the better greeting for what seems like hours. A Promise of Ankles. Select free newsletters: The Weekender. To ask other readers
questions about The Quiet Side of Passion , please sign up. She is a philosopher and can debate the smallest things forever. The Dalhousie books
explore the moral landscape in which we all dwell but of which we are mostly unaware. McCall Smith's poetry is in his love for excavating the
crevices, nooks and crannies of this jewel of a place. About Alexander McCall Smith. User Icon. Lettuce, there are several, are hilarious. The
gentle humour and kindly, thoughtful way she resolves these are a delight, as always with McCall Smith books. I have read most of his 59! Aug
11, Laura Hill rated it really liked it. Subscribe to the Monitor. At the University in response to a rather arrogant summons from her long-time
nemesis, Professor Lettuce, an accidental meeting presents a possible solution to one aspect of her busy life. Jun 06, Susan rated it it was amazing.
He now edits the blog humblecomment. Today's Top Books Want to know what people are actually reading right now? For a smart person she
pulls some pretty dumb moves at times. We catch up on Isabel and her wonderful Jamie and check that their marriage is doing just fine thank you.
Jun 18, Irene O'Hare rated it liked it. Manage subscription. Jamie and Cat encourage Isabel to hire an au pair to live in the spare bedroom suite to
handle the housekeeping. Isabel resists bringing strangers into their home, despite the argument that it will give her more free time with the children,
but reluctantly relents and finds two suitable candidates. Characters familiar from other novels are present including her niece Cat, owner of a
delicatessen, and the maddening Professor Lettuce. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. But it hasn't mattered. Soon
Isabel has unraveled unsavory schemes, confronted knaves, been aided by a surprising hero, and sent others packing. Really enjoyed this latest
installment. As Isabel navigates this ethically-complex situation, she is also dealing with her niece, Cat, who has taken up with a brawny and
opinionated tattoo shop clerk? Isabel thinks not. When they go out to lunch, Isabel watches three different women eyeing her husband. Isabel hires
a grad student! But she triumphs over some modern crimes. Remember Me. His background in bioethics makes him well qualified to introduce
ethical problems in his writings. We have a mission beyond circulation, we want to bridge divides. It won't keep you awake with heart-stopping
excitement, but it'll give you a smile and something to think about as you drift off. I can completely "get" Isabel's surprise at Jamie's kind character,
and the fact that he loves her. Get the latest updates from Alexander McCall Smith. Become a member and unlock access to jobs and all premium
articles and news content. Friend Reviews. By Maggie L. The Bertie Project. Indeed, if ever Isabel has had a moment of incognito stealth, it is
when she is following someone through the dark roads of Leith. You've read of free articles. What a treat Isabel is, and what fun it is to watch her
sort it all out. Sign up for our newsletters! The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine. I have not read all of these books but don't think it is required.
Things never go as planned though, and she finds herself with additional dilemmas. Meanwhile, Antonia, the au pair from Italy, seems more
interested in meeting men and dragging them home to her third floor room than tending to her work as a housemaid.