duckinggreyduck's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
dazzlingpumpkins's review against another edition
4.0
Incredibly charming and absolutely lovely. You can tell that Braun has a deep love for felines. A wonderful light-hearted and quick read.
fibrejunky's review
3.0
Contrary to what one would think, this book is not a part of the Qwilleran/Koko/Yum Yum series. It is, rather, a book of short mysteries starring other cats. They're not bad...and the book is probably worth spending a couple hours on, depending on how fast you read, but I wouldn't suggest dropping everything in order to hunt down a copy ASAP. It's just not that fabulous. If I could give it 2.5 stars, I would.
melziethegreat's review
5.0
This is one of the best books of short stories that I have read in a long time. I was impressed by the character and attention she gave each tale. It was very funny. LOVED IT!
erniekins's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kitsana_d's review against another edition
5.0
I've read this one several times, and I love it. There are 2 stories that reduce me to tears every time.
amythebookbat's review
3.0
First of all, this collection of short stories has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with the series. None of the characters from the series appear in the stories. The only tie-in so to speak is that they are written by the same person. Second, the stories were less mystery oriented than the series. Some of the stories had a slight element of mystery but most leaned toward ghost stories.
Personally, I am not all that crazy about reading short stories. This collection felt uneven to me. A couple of the stories were pretty good, but most seemed like they never really got going or were ended too quickly. I have trouble writing short stories because of those same reasons. I think Ms. Braun is much better at writing novels than short stories.
Personally, I am not all that crazy about reading short stories. This collection felt uneven to me. A couple of the stories were pretty good, but most seemed like they never really got going or were ended too quickly. I have trouble writing short stories because of those same reasons. I think Ms. Braun is much better at writing novels than short stories.