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Parkinson's book is useful for those seeking help improving their vocabulary for written Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). The book's contents are taken from an extensive survey of several leading Arabic newspapers over a few years, so this is definitely useful for the student of Arabic who wants help with that rarely taught but frequently needed skill - knowledge of "media Arabic."
This was my second McCall book (the first was the Sunday Philosophy Club, not part of the No. 1 series). I really liked his ability to describe an environment that I am completely unfamiliar with - Africa (especailly an everyday Africa, rather than a war torn society - although I realize that war is sadly the everyday Africa for many Africans). I was disappointed, however, in the main character's detective skills. There seems to be much more woman's intuition than "little grey cells." I will read the first in the series and give the main character a second chance, but if the detective plots don't improve I think I will look for a new mystery writer - suggestions welcome!