La's Orchestra Saves the World: A Novel - Softcover

"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