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The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf
- Detective Varg, Book 4
- Narrated by: David Rintoul
- Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
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Publisher's summary
In the hilarious new novel in the best-selling Detective Varg series, Ulf Varg will need to resolve both a sensitive crime and his own delicate dilemma in the hopes of preserving the peace.
The Department of Sensitive Crimes is downsizing in light of a recent downturn of sensitive crime, and staff members are wondering who among them will be transferred elsewhere. As the bickering between colleagues intensifies, Ulf tries his best to stay above the fray. But when Anna, a longtime friend and coworker, appears to blame him for an old case that went sideways, it seems she may be putting her own job prospects above their friendship.
In the midst of all this, Ulf embarks on an important inquiry: a man's cabin has mysteriously disappeared and Ulf is tasked with finding out what happened. How exactly does one steal a house? And, more to the point, how does one track down a stolen house? Meanwhile, a promising veterinary treatment for deafness in dogs has been announced, and Ulf’s dog, Martin, might be the perfect patient.
This latest novel is another masterful, farcical installment in the series that defines the genre that Alexander McCall Smith is singlehandedly championing: Scandi blanc.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A bit unbelievable
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A Man with One of Those Faces
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The first time somebody tried to kill him was an accident. The second time was deliberate. Now Paul Mulchrone finds himself on the run with nobody to turn to except a nurse who has read one-too-many crime novels and a renegade copper with a penchant for violence. Together they must solve one of the most notorious crimes in Irish history. Or else they’ll be history.
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The Constant Rabbit
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An inimitable blend of satire, fantasy, and thriller, The Constant Rabbit is the latest dazzlingly original foray into Jasper Fforde's ever-astonishing creative genius. England, 2022. There are 1.2 million human-sized rabbits living in the UK. They can walk, talk, drive cars, and like to read Voltaire, the result of an Inexplicable Anthropomorphising Event 55 years before.
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5 out of 5 stars
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great book!
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- Jen Adams
- 09-29-23
Charming!
This book is such a feel good read, with lovable characters, dry wit, and musings on the joys and pains of being human. The reader was perfect. An utter delight.
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- Library Teacher
- 09-10-23
Another satisfying story
The Detective Varg series is witty, compassionate, funny and philosophical in every story. One can’t help loving each quirky character, even the “criminals”. Each book is a very satisfying reflection of humanity. The narrator’s mellow voice is a perfect match. I must have checked 100 times to see when the next volume would be out. I hope this series will continue!
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- Frank King
- 10-04-23
Love this series
It took me a minute to become fond of the characters, but now I’ll miss them until the next book comes out.
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- nyc2cents
- 12-31-23
Best Varg yet
Love the Varg series. So charming and in its own bubble. A different world….if only!
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- Natalie F.
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Love it!
The characters are becoming more fully realized. The story is so charming! Ulf and Martin and his Saab —perfection!
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- Holly Collins
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So simple and yet profound.
I just love the main character and enjoy his musings as he navigates the Sensitive Crime division . I wish there were more in this series.
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Another good one!
Readers of the Detective Varg series will enjoy this latest installment. With his usual wisdom and insight, Alexander McCall Smith provides another visit to the world of Varg, Sweden, and “sensitive crimes.”
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- 09-27-23
Best one yet.
I love the Swedish detective, very clever story, and can’t wait for the next episode.
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- patricia romig
- 09-21-23
Charmed
The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf continues this series with an enjoyable read.
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- david
- 10-20-23
Lovely story
I think the best one yet. Yet another dog who is featured. The author seems to like dogs as many of his stories include them. I like dogs too and his tales. Perfect reader.
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