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The World According to Bertie

By: Alexander McCall Smith
Narrated by: David Rintoul
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 Long-suffering child genius Bertie Pollock has much to contend with in the latest instalment of life at 44 Scotland Street, not least the birth of his brother Ulysses. Bertie had hoped that caring for a new baby would command all of his mother's attention, but he quickly sees that his dream of being left to his own devices is not destined to come true.

Overprotective Irene bans Bertie from the playground, but then forgets little Ulysses outside the delicatessen and suffers a deeply embarrassing moment when she unwittingly retrieves the wrong baby.

Meanwhile, for the other residents of Scotland Street, all's fair in love and friendship. Big Lou finds a new man, Matthew and Pat edge their relationship towards something more permanent - although this development is not without complications, when a glimpse of someone who just might be her handsome, caddish ex-flatmate Bruce sets Pat's pulse racing - and Domenica's friendship with Antonia is tested to the limit when an assortment of her belongings mysteriously appear in Antonia's new flat.

©2008 Hachette Audio (P)2008 Alexander McCall Smith City Life Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Urban Comedy

Critic Reviews

"It is McCall Smith's particular genius to be able to look on the brighter side of life, and he's seldom done so more enjoyably." ( The Scotsman)
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I read that this was originally a series of newspaper columns. It is light hearted and witty. It is not a novel, more a series of interlinking stories.It is read with lovely Scottish accents and you feel as though you have walked around Edinburgh and come across an interesting group of people. Cyril the gold toothed terrier and the perspicacious little boy Bertie are delightful characters . Set your sleep timer for 30 minutes and you’ll doze off in no time.

Good for insomniac

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The Scotland street audiobooks keep me company whenever I need a laugh. I find that being immersed in the wonderful complexity of these characters is pure joy.

Entertaining as always

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A relaxing listen that warms the heart with tales of everyday life. surprisingly addictive once you start

loved it

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In a time where crassness is the order of the day Alexander McCall Smith's novels are balm for heavy hearts. I absolutely adore his stories and the world according to Bertie' was no different.

gentleness and consideration

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