Botswana Time

I met Will Randall just as this book was being realeased: he knew the headmaster of the school i worked at, and came and gave a talk to kids during the day, and a more "adult" version to parents in the evening. His easy charm and great character were impossible to dislike. I immediately purcahsed a copy of this book(with autograph). After reading it, i felt so uplifted by his style of writing i at once bought the rest of his books. All are brilliant...his easy style of writing makes his work accesibly to everyone. The man is a genius.

Delightful (0/0 people found this helpful)

I found this book enjoyable, uplifting, with its references to the problems of Botswana surrounded by Randall's characteristic optimism and writing talent.

A superb book to read casually in one's spare time.

Wonderfull, Interesting and Fun (1/2 people found this helpful)

I loved this book. Yet again will Randall has written an insightful, hilarious and facanating book about his teaching/travelling adventures.
Would reccommend this and all his other books to everyone. Please write another one soon Mr Randall!

Another unusual teaching job (5/6 people found this helpful)

Will Randall once more finds himself taking a teaching job with a difference. This time he is teaching in a school in the town of Kasane in Botswana. Here he not only has to cope with teaching the children and running the football team,and living in a house with crocodiles and elephants on the doorstep, but has to also deal with some shady characters, and come to term with the devestation that AIDS is wrecking in Botswana.

Fans of Alexander McCall smith's 'No 1 Ladies Detective Agency' will be glad to know that the people of Botswana seem to be as kind, friendly and charming in real life as they are in that delightful series. It is cheering to read about an African country which, although it has its problems,seems to have a stable and decent government, and a population determined to make the best they can out of their country. Like will Randall's previous book 'Indian Summer' this is another book that makes you feel hopeful for the future of mankind.

Step into the world of Kasane, just for a while..... (4/4 people found this helpful)

I first read Will Randall's work a few years ago when I was introduced to Soloman Time, which was a truly tremendous read. So I have been hugely looking forward to his third book and the talent is still definitely there.

In a similar fashion Will somehow haphazardly finds himself having his usual hair raising adventures travelling through Africa and before he knows it finds himself in the tiny town of Kasane, Botswana. He settles into life within this town easily and quickly, and this can basically be due to the many wonderful characters that welcome him and provide him with friendship and familiarity. There are so many unique and wonderful characters within this book and Randall's skill in describing his life with them is ultimately what makes this book such a magnificent read. And although Randall is now probably in some other area off the beaten track (hopefully preparing his next book???) I'm almost certain that life continues as always in Kasane; Elizabeth will be patiently teaching Standard One, Mma Mokwena will still be sternly continuing her school inspections, and who knows maybe Bothle is snoozing under a tree as I write this.......

A great book by an exceptionally talented writer. When I read it I couldn't put it down but I also didn't want it to end. If anyone is reading this and thinking of buying this book, I cannot recommend it highly enough. Now if only Mr Mango would hurry up and write another.......

Will Randall

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