The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax

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Summary: Another daring escapade for Mrs. Pollifax and her readers
Review: When I finished the last page of this book, I had this huge goofy, satisfied grin on my face. Mrs. Pollifax is hi-lair-i-ous. She's such an endearing blend of demure primness and gung-ho recklessness. She's a great role model not only for senior citizens, but for us young'uns as well. As I read through this series, I keep realizing how well Ms. Gilmore researches her locales. I've never travelled to Turkey, so I can't gauge her descriptions' accuracy--but she brought the landscape to life for me. And Ms. Gilmore captures the people quite well--their temperament, generosity, and language. At one point in the story, Mrs. Pollifax rhapsodizes about "the astonishing strangers who become friends." I feel the same way about Emily.