Sunshine on Scotland Street

A 44 Scotland Street Novel, Book 8

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Robert Ian Mackenzie

Once more, we catch up with the delightful goings-on in the fictitious 44 Scotland Street from Alexander McCall Smith. With customary charm and deftness, Alexander McCall Smith gives us another instalment in this popular series, now running in its eighth season in The Scotsman.

©2012 Alexander McCall Smith (P)2014 Recorded Books

Once again…

This was another hit. There were only 2 chapters I didn’t like because they grossed me out. Yuck. But the rest was delightful as usual.

Always enjoyable

As always I love the characters and the storylines. I especially love the narrator

Clearly, we have not come to the end of our saga.

Although some threads of character stories could be considered "settled" (Domenica and Angus) others have cracked wide open and wait for future books to resolve or be resolved - as an example, Bruce and his doppelganger. Bertie keeps evolving and Stuart is learning to stand up to the unchangingly annoying Irene. Cyril features in many chapters and Olive's tall tales reach the heights of Ridiculousness. Next book, please!

Another enchanting addition to this series

What did you love best about Sunshine on Scotland Street?

Being able to spend time again with the cast of characters. I would have liked a bit more of Pat, but this series just keeps one wanting more and more.

What did you like best about this story?

The adventures of Bertie and the manipulative ways of Irene, his mum. It was entertaining that the husband finally stood up a bit. Comical, yet so real.
I also always like the attention AMS pays to architecture and societal customs and changes.

Have you listened to any of Robert Ian Mackenzie’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, all in the series. He is talented.

Who was the most memorable character of Sunshine on Scotland Street and why?

This was answered above. In general, I cannot pin it down to one event. Not possible. The overall is the total of my enjoyment.

Any additional comments?

I only wish it was longer! I hope the next one will not take so very long to be available on Audible.

This deserves 10 stars!

What made the experience of listening to Sunshine on Scotland Street the most enjoyable?

Alexander McCall Smith is unequalled as writer. His books are masterpieces – and Sunshine on Scotland Street does not disappoint. Psychologically, philosophically, sociologically and soulfully, The characters we have come to know and love in Edinburgh move forward on their journey with Smith's customary charm, wit and are fascinating. Bravo!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Sunshine on Scotland Street?

It's impossible to narrow it down to one memorable moment. -- every character has memorable moments throughout the book.

Have you listened to any of Robert Ian Mackenzie’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the only one I have heard to my millage.

If you could take any character from Sunshine on Scotland Street out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Probably Bertie– And after dinner I would kidnap him! Smith has made looking into this child's mind pure delight.

Any additional comments?

I can recommend this book strongly enough! It's a must read! Thank you, Alexander McCall Smith, for making the literary world a much deeper, richer, brighter place.