feliciar33ds's review against another edition
2.0
"Koko knew from the beginning that Harvey was a murderer, that's why he dropped on his head..."
-Ok, I admit I occasionally read these Cat Who books -- but only out of desparation and only because my mom passes them on to me.
-Ok, I admit I occasionally read these Cat Who books -- but only out of desparation and only because my mom passes them on to me.
jitterbun's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
jaxgirl007's review against another edition
3.5
I like hearing about Qwill, the cats (especially!) and the characters around Pickax. So, these books are fun fluff that are the equivalent of checking in on old friends.
But if you are looking for the mystery, you will be very disappointed. It lasts about 15 (?) very short pages. This series (for whatever reason) has morphed into a story about quaint people in a quaint town. But the mystery gets less and less print with each book.
If you want mystery, get the earlier books in the series. If you don't mind hearing about small town antics, this should be fluffy fun.
But if you are looking for the mystery, you will be very disappointed. It lasts about 15 (?) very short pages. This series (for whatever reason) has morphed into a story about quaint people in a quaint town. But the mystery gets less and less print with each book.
If you want mystery, get the earlier books in the series. If you don't mind hearing about small town antics, this should be fluffy fun.
geolatin's review against another edition
4.0
I'm reading through the series again. This is just what I need for while I'm in chemo: light, engaging, witty.
karenzmn's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
booksbecreads's review against another edition
3.0
Out of the three I have read/listed to so far this is my least favourite. I would say that if you are not a cat fan it would be a 2 star. The series are great if you want a quick read or listen (this one was only 4 CDs and took less than 4 hours) without getting a too indepth story line.
Mr Q and his cats KoKo and YumYum are up to it again, with the introduction of new characters and their cats. One of my favorite sections would be the description of Maggie, an older resident of Moose County, sitting at her formal dinning table with her five cats, each cat on one of the chairs, I can see this being me in another 50 years! There is definately not as much mystery to this one, with a crime not occurring untill a good 2/3 into the story and there is no real suspense or real answers given to it at all.
Definately not for those who want a sophisticated read, but perfect for those who want to be able pick up and put down the book without getting caught up in details.
Mr Q and his cats KoKo and YumYum are up to it again, with the introduction of new characters and their cats. One of my favorite sections would be the description of Maggie, an older resident of Moose County, sitting at her formal dinning table with her five cats, each cat on one of the chairs, I can see this being me in another 50 years! There is definately not as much mystery to this one, with a crime not occurring untill a good 2/3 into the story and there is no real suspense or real answers given to it at all.
Definately not for those who want a sophisticated read, but perfect for those who want to be able pick up and put down the book without getting caught up in details.
jeanwk's review against another edition
4.0
Love Braun's crazy cats books, even though I don't care for cats or mysteries!
kmc3050's review against another edition
3.0
While The Cat series is classified as mysteries, I found this audio book to be mostly about the town of Pick Axe, and the quirky, cat loving people who inhabit it. It was not until the last disc that any sort of real mystery-action took place. The main characters are the wealthy and beloved Qwilleran and his two cool, crime solving cats, Koko and Yum Yum. In this adventure, the trio help solve murders which occur during town celebrations. The also delve into the aftermath of the bombshells that had been dropped. The highlight of this audio book is the narrator, George Guidall. He masterfully brings this novel to life, even adding different voices for each character. Despite not being the most mysterious of mysteries, this novel was a pleasure to listen to.