Skip to Main Content (Press Enter)

La's Orchestra Saves the World

Best Seller
La's Orchestra Saves the World by Alexander McCall Smith
Ebook
Dec 08, 2009 | ISBN 9780307378668

Buy from Other Retailers:

See All Formats (1) +
  • Dec 07, 2010 | ISBN 9780307473042

    Buy from Other Retailers:

  • Dec 08, 2009 | ISBN 9780307378668

    Buy from Other Retailers:

Product Details

Praise

“A metaphor for the transformative power of music…. crafted with the author’s usual wit, wisdom and grace.”
Washington Post
  
“A big story about love, death, identity and music.”
The Lincoln Journal Star
 
“McCall Smith’s characters are well-drawn and alive. . . . A satisfying work by a writer . . . who charms many readers.”
Providence Journal
 
“Beautifully precise and psychologically acute.”
The Independent, London

“Delightful . . . McCall Smith once again creates unforgettable characters and a story that will resonate with readers across generations . . . A fresh and unforgettable story about the power of human kindness. Highly recommended.”
Booklist (starred review)

“The evocation of war-torn England, with its palpable mood of defiance, determination and survival, is beautifully caught . . . An excellent recreation of a woman of her time.”
The Scotsman

“Unlike anything else in McCall Smith’s work.”
The Independent
 
“Alexander McCall Smith writes about the enduring, patient qualities of love . . . The novel pays heed to our national yearning for a story to chew on.”
The Times (London)
 
“A gentle and uplifting read.”
The Daily Mail

Looking for More Great Reads?
21 Books You’ve Been Meaning to Read
Get the latest updates about Alexander McCall Smith
And go from well-read to best read with book recs, deals and more in your inbox every week.
And go from well-read to best read with book recs, deals and more in your inbox every week.
By clicking “SIGN UP”, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and understand that Penguin Random House collects certain categories of personal information for the purposes listed in that policy, discloses, sells, or shares certain personal information and retains personal information in accordance with the policy. You can opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information anytime.
Dismiss
Thanks!
Something awesome is on its way.
Back to Top