competencefantasy's review against another edition
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Look it's just relaxing, I don't know why
monroev1225's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The cat who series will always be one of my quiet joys. This wasn't necessarily one of my favorites so far but it scratched the itch for a cozy mystery when I needed it. In this one the murder felt a little shoe-horned into the story, and I think it took away from it a bit. It felt more about Qwill's vacation into the mountains than it did about a murder. But I still enjoyed my time between the pages and I looking forward to snagging another Cat who off my shelf.
han2's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
govmarley's review against another edition
2.0
Qwill and the kitties are away from Moose County again, and it falls a little flat.
Qwill is officially a milllionaire. He stuck it out and has his hands on the Klingshoen fortune. What does this fool of a pompous ass do? He decides to rent a house in a the mountains for the ridiculous amount of $1000 a week to reflect on what his next move should be. Now, please keep in mind that this book is like 30 years old, so with inflation that makes this all the more ridiculous. Qwill is dumb. He waits until the middle of the night to make his long distance calls so it will be cheaper, but spends $1000 on a huge house for him and the 2 cats. Remember when long distance rates were a thing? Remember when we cared about stuff like that instead of using our cell phones with unlimited minutes? Or even made phone calls at all? Also, Qwill does no real reflecting, gets caught up in a mystery, and tries to put his mack down on multiple younger women. Polly is way too good for you, dude. You sicken me. In the end, he heads back to Pickaxe, as he should. With a tiny cliffhanger that I'm sure will be dropped by the time I roll into book 14.
2.5 stars, but I am rounding down because Qwill gets more insufferable by the day. He's an ass, but I stay for the cats and the colorful cast of characters in Moose County.
Qwill is officially a milllionaire. He stuck it out and has his hands on the Klingshoen fortune. What does this fool of a pompous ass do? He decides to rent a house in a the mountains for the ridiculous amount of $1000 a week to reflect on what his next move should be. Now, please keep in mind that this book is like 30 years old, so with inflation that makes this all the more ridiculous. Qwill is dumb. He waits until the middle of the night to make his long distance calls so it will be cheaper, but spends $1000 on a huge house for him and the 2 cats. Remember when long distance rates were a thing? Remember when we cared about stuff like that instead of using our cell phones with unlimited minutes? Or even made phone calls at all? Also, Qwill does no real reflecting, gets caught up in a mystery, and tries to put his mack down on multiple younger women. Polly is way too good for you, dude. You sicken me. In the end, he heads back to Pickaxe, as he should. With a tiny cliffhanger that I'm sure will be dropped by the time I roll into book 14.
2.5 stars, but I am rounding down because Qwill gets more insufferable by the day. He's an ass, but I stay for the cats and the colorful cast of characters in Moose County.
fibrejunky's review against another edition
4.0
Probably closer to a 3.5, but better than the last couple. I actually like the more ecological/political bent, but that's likely because I'm on the same side of the argument. I loved the descriptions of the Taters, in particular the craftspeople and their shops. I'm still getting a vibe that something is very different about the writing style.
catladyreba's review against another edition
3.0
These books are like my old, worn out, but super comfortable slippers. When I can find them in audio, I give them a re-listen. When I can't, I read/re-read them. Are the staggering works of literary genius? Nope. But there are times when they are just what I need.
It's funny, because some parts of the book, I remember with such clarity. While others, it's like reading it for the first time. But with a little bit of deja-vu thrown in for good measure. I do like this particular entry for touching upon deforestation, over-developing, and other environmental issues. I do think they mystery wraps up a bit too quickly, but overall, not a bad read.
Ah well, bring on the cats, the cozy mystery, and the nostalgia!
It's funny, because some parts of the book, I remember with such clarity. While others, it's like reading it for the first time. But with a little bit of deja-vu thrown in for good measure. I do like this particular entry for touching upon deforestation, over-developing, and other environmental issues. I do think they mystery wraps up a bit too quickly, but overall, not a bad read.
Ah well, bring on the cats, the cozy mystery, and the nostalgia!
notsogreen's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75