The Cat Who Tailed a Thief
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TBR and then released into the wild
Very boring compared to several of Ms. Braun's previous books. The characters were shallow and predictable. I have 4 more books in this series and will read them at a future date.
The following review is from amazonca:
2 out of 5 stars Not up to Ms. Braun's subtle humor and masterful writing, March 4, 1998
Reviewer: [email protected] from USA
I have read every one of the preceding books in this series and loved them all. Ms. Braun has a wonderful sense of pace, character, plot and subtle humor that is completely missing from this book. I am unable to read beyond the first chapter because the writing is pedestrian and feels to me like someone's notes for a novel, rather than the carefully crafted final version. Ms. Jackson has always drawn me in right away with her special tone and storytelling ability. This current volume completely lacks all of the qualities that have made me a faithful follower of Koko and his chosen person Qwilleran. Disappointment only begins to describe my reaction to this book.
book rating: 6 out of 10
Plot summary from amazonca:
Reviewer: Erika Sorocco from Menifee, CA USA
When new banker, Willard Carmichael, and his young wife Danielle move to Pickax, they are the talk of the town. Literally. Especially with the rash of petty thievery that began the minute the two of them moved in. However, now Willard has been murdered in a suspicious mugging Down Below (in the city), and Qwill begins to investigate, seeing as how Willard's house-restoration project has now conveniently fallen into the hands of Danielle's flashy cousin, whose rich wife suddenly kicks the bucket on their honeymoon. Now, with Koko and Yum Yum's help, Qwill intends to catch the murderer, and the thief, before anyone else loses their life.
I will admit that I bought this book mainly due to the fact that it's takes place around Christmastime (my favorite time of year), and that it featured a deaf cat (I have a deaf cat), even if only for one sentence. However, I received quite a surprise, as I absolutely adored the book, and have now become a Lilian Jackson Braun fan for life. Qwill is an interesting, and exciting character, who's constant work on his articles for the MOOSE COUNTY SOMETHING, keep the reader quite entertained, as well as his work on collecting stories for his newest book. Koko and Yum Yum are also fun characters, who spend their days playing, and being quite vocal. Cat lovers will adore this book, as will all fans of cozy mysteries.
Erika Sorocco
The following review is from amazonca:
2 out of 5 stars Not up to Ms. Braun's subtle humor and masterful writing, March 4, 1998
Reviewer: [email protected] from USA
I have read every one of the preceding books in this series and loved them all. Ms. Braun has a wonderful sense of pace, character, plot and subtle humor that is completely missing from this book. I am unable to read beyond the first chapter because the writing is pedestrian and feels to me like someone's notes for a novel, rather than the carefully crafted final version. Ms. Jackson has always drawn me in right away with her special tone and storytelling ability. This current volume completely lacks all of the qualities that have made me a faithful follower of Koko and his chosen person Qwilleran. Disappointment only begins to describe my reaction to this book.
book rating: 6 out of 10
Plot summary from amazonca:
Reviewer: Erika Sorocco from Menifee, CA USA
When new banker, Willard Carmichael, and his young wife Danielle move to Pickax, they are the talk of the town. Literally. Especially with the rash of petty thievery that began the minute the two of them moved in. However, now Willard has been murdered in a suspicious mugging Down Below (in the city), and Qwill begins to investigate, seeing as how Willard's house-restoration project has now conveniently fallen into the hands of Danielle's flashy cousin, whose rich wife suddenly kicks the bucket on their honeymoon. Now, with Koko and Yum Yum's help, Qwill intends to catch the murderer, and the thief, before anyone else loses their life.
I will admit that I bought this book mainly due to the fact that it's takes place around Christmastime (my favorite time of year), and that it featured a deaf cat (I have a deaf cat), even if only for one sentence. However, I received quite a surprise, as I absolutely adored the book, and have now become a Lilian Jackson Braun fan for life. Qwill is an interesting, and exciting character, who's constant work on his articles for the MOOSE COUNTY SOMETHING, keep the reader quite entertained, as well as his work on collecting stories for his newest book. Koko and Yum Yum are also fun characters, who spend their days playing, and being quite vocal. Cat lovers will adore this book, as will all fans of cozy mysteries.
Erika Sorocco
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sha
at Albertsons Lake Murray At Navajo in San Diego, California USA on Wednesday, September 7, 2005
sha at Albertsons Lake Murray At Navajo in San Diego, California USA on Wednesday, September 7, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (9/7/2005 UTC) at Albertsons Lake Murray At Navajo in San Diego, California USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
RELEASE NOTES:
released for secretariat's 2005 animal challenge; outside the stores from the vets to the bagel shop
released for secretariat's 2005 animal challenge; outside the stores from the vets to the bagel shop
