This is a masterful collection of short stories. I do not
normally love short stories and find “slice of life” stories boring. However, these charming tales each have a
beginning, a middle and an end. If you
are a fan of The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency Series by Alexander McCall Smith
which take place in Gaborone Botswana, you owe it to yourself to read about the
other Botswana portrayed in Rushes’ book. The characters are all distinct and
other than minor interactions they have little to do with each other’s
story. They also are impactful. Some are disturbing or frightening. It is
impossible to remain objective and the reader becomes involved. Perhaps, my two favorite were the stories
about Ione and Frank ,”Instruments of Seduction” and “Alone in Africa.” How can two people married to each other know
so little about their mates? I am now going to watch a video on how to string
sugar peas. I could not put this book
down and am going to seek out his other novel long book if it is in print. I do
not know the author, and I am not a shill for him. I read the kindle edition.
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