- Taschenbuch: 368 Seiten
- Verlag: Anchor Books (11. Juli 2006)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0307275973
- ISBN-13: 978-0307275974
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 13,2 x 1,9 x 20,3 cm
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Adult/High School–This is the second volume of a serial novel that the author has been publishing in The Scotsman about a group of loosely connected people living in present-day Edinburgh. The most interesting character for teen readers is Bertie Pollock, a precocious six-year-old who is being forced by his mother to study Italian, play the saxophone, take yoga, and endure psychoanalysis because of his understandable rebellion against her efforts to prevent him from being an ordinary boy. Bertie and his father grow closer and eventually assert their independence. Mrs. Pollock, meanwhile, has her own moments of revelation as she discovers that the analyst is not as perfect as she thought. The other stories revolve around a coffee-shop owner and some of her patrons and the residents of 44 Scotland Street, who were the subjects of the first book. Many of the characters are strikingly flawed, but McCall Smith eventually finds some redeeming, human side to them. He examines Scottish culture, from would-be art and wine dealers to raincoat-wearing nudists and members of the Scottish mafia. The relationships among the characters grow in unexpected and touching ways. The author has a critical yet forgiving eye for human failings. This novel is a prose poem about the small things in life that are being threatened by globalization and mass entertainment.–Will Marston, Berkeley Public Library, CA
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If you haven't yet read 44 Scotland Street, I recommend that you read it first before Espresso Tales. Although Alexander McCall Smith does an excellent job of sneaking in the back story in Espresso Tales, some of the delicious humor won't fully tickle you if you haven't read the origins of the hilarious situations that have been set up for this book.
If you don't know the background of this series, you should be aware that this novel was written on a daily basis as a serial in The Scotsman newspaper. That means that the story is broken up into 105 two to three page segments . . . almost all of which have a cliff hanger element to them. Many of the segments are illustrated with black and white drawings that enlarge the story.
If you haven't read 44 Scotland Street yet, please read no more of this review.
Espresso Tales is a looser story with more extreme situations and humor. I found myself holding my sides laughing so hard that I was in pain in several places.
Here are brief updates on some of the main characters:
Bertie takes matters into his own hands in terms of trying to get free of his overbearing mother. Bertie's father awakens to the idea of helping Bertie enjoy being a little boy of six. What happens to Irene's vision of her perfect son? You'll love the answers. The visit to Glasgow is one of the finest pieces of humorous writing that I've ever read. Enjoy it!
Dr. Fairbairn comes up against his repressed past in a most revealing episode.
Pat decides to go to Edinburgh University, which pleases her father. She also meets an intriguing new man . . . with a most unusual pastime.
Domenica finds a new purpose for her life.
Big Lou has a large surprise in her life.
Matthew's life is turned upside down when he father becomes interested in a younger woman, Janis.
Bruce rouses himself from his depression over losing his job to find a partner and goes into business for himself.
Each story is, of course, much more complicated than that. Alexander McCall Smith is the master of irony and understatement. So the endings are often not quite what you might expect. Be ready for a tsunami of giggles!
If you don't know the background of this series, you should be aware that this novel was written on a daily basis as a serial in The Scotsman newspaper. That means that the story is broken up into 105 two to three page segments . . . almost all of which have a cliff hanger element to them. Many of the segments are illustrated with black and white drawings that enlarge the story.
If you haven't read 44 Scotland Street yet, please read no more of this review.
Espresso Tales is a looser story with more extreme situations and humor. I found myself holding my sides laughing so hard that I was in pain in several places.
Here are brief updates on some of the main characters:
Bertie takes matters into his own hands in terms of trying to get free of his overbearing mother. Bertie's father awakens to the idea of helping Bertie enjoy being a little boy of six. What happens to Irene's vision of her perfect son? You'll love the answers. The visit to Glasgow is one of the finest pieces of humorous writing that I've ever read. Enjoy it!
Dr. Fairbairn comes up against his repressed past in a most revealing episode.
Pat decides to go to Edinburgh University, which pleases her father. She also meets an intriguing new man . . . with a most unusual pastime.
Domenica finds a new purpose for her life.
Big Lou has a large surprise in her life.
Matthew's life is turned upside down when he father becomes interested in a younger woman, Janis.
Bruce rouses himself from his depression over losing his job to find a partner and goes into business for himself.
Each story is, of course, much more complicated than that. Alexander McCall Smith is the master of irony and understatement. So the endings are often not quite what you might expect. Be ready for a tsunami of giggles!
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Leicht verständlich, auch nach fehlender Übung ist man schnell wieder in der Sprache. Menschen und Situationen sind amüsant beschrieben. ZU empfehlen, auch für Schüler, die in der Sprachen noch nicht ganz firm sind!
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Es handelt sich um den zweiten Band eines Fortsetzungsromans in einer Edinburgher Zeitung, dadurch gibt viele kurze Kapitel.
Die Geschichte handelt, wie schoin der erste Band, von den Personen, die in der Scotland Street 44 wohnen.
Da die Geschichte für Einwohner von Edinburgh ursprüglich geschrieben wurde, erleichtert es das Verständnis, wenn man sich ein wenig mitbzw. in Edinburgh auskennt.Da ich beruflich oft in Edinburgh war, kenne ich vieles. So kann ich nicht beurteilen, wie es jemand versteht, der Edinburgh und seine Gepflogenheiten nicht kennt.
Das Englisch ist gut verständlich, auch wenn man nicht so gut Englisch kann.
Insgesamt sind die Figuren meines Erachtens etwas "flach", trotzdem ist es ein gutes, unterhaltsames Buch.
Werde auch die weiteren Bände lesen...
Die Geschichte handelt, wie schoin der erste Band, von den Personen, die in der Scotland Street 44 wohnen.
Da die Geschichte für Einwohner von Edinburgh ursprüglich geschrieben wurde, erleichtert es das Verständnis, wenn man sich ein wenig mitbzw. in Edinburgh auskennt.Da ich beruflich oft in Edinburgh war, kenne ich vieles. So kann ich nicht beurteilen, wie es jemand versteht, der Edinburgh und seine Gepflogenheiten nicht kennt.
Das Englisch ist gut verständlich, auch wenn man nicht so gut Englisch kann.
Insgesamt sind die Figuren meines Erachtens etwas "flach", trotzdem ist es ein gutes, unterhaltsames Buch.
Werde auch die weiteren Bände lesen...
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Good but not as good as "44 Scotland Street"
There seems to be a curse that strikes the second part of anything, whether it be Lord of the Rings, Star Wars or Alexander McCall Smith's Scotland Street books. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 9. September 2006 von Mark O'Neill
A Sequel That Tops 44 Scotland Street!
If you haven't yet read 44 Scotland Street, I recommend that you read it first before Espresso Tales. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 27. Juli 2006 von Donald Mitchell
Abundance of stories, great characters, and ... wisdom
In the continuation of "44 Scotland Street", Alexander McCall Smith is his usual best self: true-to-life characters in the muddle of their lives, great storytelling, amazing turns,... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 20. Juli 2006 von Jennifer Jones
Catching up with the residents of 44 Scotland Street
I really enjoyed catching up with the residents of 44 Scotland Street. I must say that I enjoy parts about Bertie (and his dad) alot and really understood his plight in alot of... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 2. Juli 2006 von Amber
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