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Summary: Begin at the beginning
Review: Having listen to the Cat who Sang for the Birds, I followed him to Breakfast. We then Tailed a Thief, Blew the Whistle and Climbed a Mountain before Reading Backwards. It seems strange now to read about Mr Q Down Below. I'd got used to all his friends in Pickax and he seemed kind of lonely with only Arch for company. The Cat Who Could Read Backwards gives more colour to the characters of both Qwilleran and Koko, and goes some way to explain the special powers of a remarkable feline. Read this one first. Its a treat, but then again, so are all the others!
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Summary: Even I love them!
Review: I am a 11 year old girl who has been reading The Cat Who....series since 3rd grade. Even though they were written for grown-ups, children my age are reading them nonstop. I have read 7 and hope to read the whole series.
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Summary: a little boring but the description of KoKo was perfect.
Review: I am a mystery mania trying to read as many mystery novels as possible. The first book of this series was not so appealing to me. A little boring..the impression after finishing it, it's like a house with sand missing more details and tightness.
But I admit the description of KoKo was so perfect that I hope to keep this kind of cat.
I don't want to be haste in determining this series with just one book, and had better find out more about the fantastic partnership between Qwilleran and KoKo.
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Summary: Cat who ....is a light-reading mystery that entertains you.
Review: I find the "Cat who..." series enchanting with Jim Q, Koko, and Yum Yum always getting into a mystery that needs to be resolved by Jim and his faithful Koko while Yum Yum is so loveable. I have yet to find even one Cat who...I didn't like and I have read 15 of the nineteen books. Every book is passed down to daughter-in-laws and then granddaughters. It is a book for every generation with easy, light reading for enjoyment. I can usually finished a book in two nights and am eager to begin the next book.
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Summary: Purrrfect
Review: I have always liked TV mysteries like Law & Order. There are twists and turns and things aren't always as they seem. I decided one day that I should read a mystery novel. I had noticed on many previous occasions all of the Cat Who... books. I decided that if I should read them than I should start from the beginning. This book is excellent and still remains one of my favorites now that I've read most of them. It introduces you to James Qwilleran (Qwill to most) and Kao Ko Kung (Koko to his friends). This is an excellent and fast read so go get it and enjoy.
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Summary: Koko's First Bow
Review: I have been a Lilian Braun fan for so long I've managed to forget most of the stories, which is a perfect excuse to start rereading them. "The Cat Who Could Read Backwards" is the first, written in 1966, starting a series that has run for over thirty years. Unlike most if the series, which takes place in the northern town of Pickaxe. These early books cover Jim Qwilleran's career urban career Down Below, working for the Daily Fluxion. While Qwill had once been a highly respected crime reporter, he had fallen victim to his drinking habits. Now, once again sober, he has accepted a job as art feature writer for the Fluxion, which already has the cities most controversial art critic - George Bonifield Mountclemens (the Third). Other than the minor drawback of knowing nothing about art, Qwill is anxious to start. He quickly dives into the city's thriving art world, and discovers that all is not roses and harmony. Mountclemens is universally unpopular among most of the artists and galleries and is noted for scathing reviews. Cal Halapay, the first artist interviewed is one of Mountclemens victims, and almost all the artists Qwill meets have endures similar treatment. In addition, the city's artists are fiercely competitive. So it comes as a surprise that the first murder of the novel is not Mountclemens, but Earl Lambreth, the owner of the city's poshest gallery. Despite Mountclemens' reputation, Qwill finds that he likes him. More important to readers of the series, Mountclemens' cat, Kao K'o-Kung, takes a liking to Qwilleran. Koko, as he become known, is "The Cat Who...", without whom few of Qwill's mysteries would ever get solved. Also introduced in this volume are many of the wonderful characters that go one to people many of Lilian Braun's efforts. Especially Archer Riker, the Fluxion's feature editor and Odd Bunsen the erratic, outspoken newspaper photographer. Lilian Braun's novels are of the more or less non-violent, puzzle-oriented genre often labeled 'cozies.' They make up for the lack of a tense, driving plot by emphasizing charming, irascible characters, and a somewhat tongue-in-cheek attitude. Braun is extremely successful at this. Sometimes the reader will feel that the murder is more of a subplot rather than the primary them of the novel. Fans are comfortable with this, but the newcomer needs to be prepared for these endearing, but picaresque tales.
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Summary: WONDERFUL!
Review: I have read all of The Cat Who... books by Ms. Braun and am now in the process of re-reading them again. You might think this is strange, but my cat, Quebie, only nibbles on the covers of Ms. Braun's books! Do you think he knows Koko? These books are very well written, fast reads and extremely entertaining for cat lovers as well as anyone else who enjoys a good mystery book. I consider these books as "light" reading. They don't scare me, just simply entertain and are hard to put down. I've read most of her books in about 2 days! Ms. Braun is a fabulous writer and I'd like to know how she got the idea for these books. I'd also like to read an interview about her. My advice is to read all of her books, starting with this one, then go down the line and finish them. Each one is as good as the next. I promise you will enjoy them.
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Summary: Great Mystery!
Review: I loved this book because it jumped right into the action. There wasn't any "junk" in it to worry about- you could just concentrate on the mystery. This is an especially good book if you are a cat lover. Koko's personality is very realistic, as are all the other characters in the book.
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Summary: A Nice Beginning!
Review: I picked up this book because I happen to like cats, and found it to be a great book for cat lovers and mystery fans as well. Of course, if you read on in this series, you find that many of the books are plotted along the same lines as this one, with the cat(s) saving the day, and sometimes, our hero Qwill's life. A great book!
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Summary: A relaxing read; an enjoyable way to spend a quiet evening.
Review: I started reading "The Cat Who..." series in the wrong order and had to go back to the beginning with this one. I think I'm up to the tenth now. These books are more about story and characters than about shocking you from your seat or scaring you into keeping your lights on all night like some mysteries. You can actually picture the characters in the various books, and Ms. Braun captures the feline essense perfectly. Koko may be smarter than the average human, but he's all cat. This book is the best place to start for this relaxing, enjoyable series.
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