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Summary: In which Qwilleran. . .
Review: . . .is taken off the Art beat, and assigned to the task of edition a color supplement for the "Daily Fluxion". The subject? Decorating!In this tightly written mystery, Qwilleran, with the help of Koko the brilliant Siamese cat, solves the mystery of two murders and the apparent theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars in collectible jade. By the end, he also acquires a second cat, the delightful female Siamese Yum Yum. One of the better of the series and a good rainy day read.
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Summary: In which Qwilleran. . .
Review: . . .is taken off the Art beat, and assigned to the task of edition a color supplement for the "Daily Fluxion". The subject? Decorating! In this tightly written mystery, Qwilleran, with the help of Koko the brilliant Siamese cat, solves the mystery of two murders and the apparent theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars in collectible jade. By the end, he also acquires a second cat, the delightful female Siamese Yum Yum. One of the better of the series and a good rainy day read.
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Summary: Book Two
Review: After reading Braun's first book in the Cat Who...Series (The Cat Who Could Read Backwards) I found myself longing for more Koko and Qwill. I recently obtained this book and I loved every minute it took to complete. I never miss the David Letterman show on weeknights but I skipped Fridays show to read the book. It is wonderful and ties with the first in my book. I have also purchased the next two, The Cat Who Turned On and Off, and The Cat Who Saw Red. I also found two hardbacks for a dollar less than the paperbacks. The Cat Who Tailed a Theif and The Cat Who Sang for the Birds. Those are numbers 19 and 20 but I picked them up because of the great deal. Tommorrow I will be getting numbers 5,6,7,and 8. This is truly a great series and I wish it enjoyed more publicity, like all of those Harry Potter books. They are good book in their own right but this is my favorite series hands down. Trust me and read the series in order. Hope this review persuades some of you skeptics to give the series a chance. The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern is a great book, although I don't really look at them as individual books, more like volumes.
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Summary: outstanding
Review: Although I haven't read all of the Cat Who... books, the ones I have read are engrossing stories. Lilian J. Braun has a unique writing style and knows how to put a mystery together.These books have given me an appreciation of the Siamese cat that I never had before.
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Summary: Qwill's a dream, Cats never act "uncatly", a weekend escape!
Review: An excellent book to relax with and escape from pressue. Qwill, a veteran newspaper reporter, finds his new job at the Daily Fluxon more stimulating than he imagined. Murder is the chief order of business. Qwill's exotic Siamese cat is the star of the book. While he pursues normal cat interests he uncovers the plot and leads Qwill to the murderer. At times his catness is used to save Qwill's life. This book can be read by discriminating mystery lovers. It is a favorite of mine because it is not over violent, nor does it discuss male/ female relations in depth.
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Summary: When Qwill and Koko met Yum-Yum
Review: As the second book of this popular series opens Qwill is trying to work up the nerve to ask for a different writing assignment. The former crime reporter has spent the past six months, since The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, covering the art scene and is anxious to get back to something more in keeping with his background. His assignment is changed but to writing features for the new weekly supplement on interior design. Since he cannot afford to quit he gamely decides to tackle the project. Within a short period of time he is immersed into a new world filled with characters every bit as strange and colorful as the arts crowd he has just left. Life seems to be looking up for Qwill, the writing assignment is going well and one of his new friends asks Qwill and Koko to housesit his apartment while he is away on business. After the new magazine hits the stands problems begin, thefts and bodies begin to pile up. Pointed in the right direction by Koko's hints Qwill solves the mysteries. Along the way both Koko and Qwill acquire new ladies in their lives, Koko has found his Yum-Yum and Qwill begins a romance with 'Cokey' Wright, a designer who shares is taste for modern decor. This mystery was originally published in 1967 but has worn well. The fans of this series need to be aware that this is not set in Moose County but instead covers Qwill earlier life in the Big City 'down below'. The characters that Qwill meets are, however, every bit as charming and quirky as those in Moose County, and like those in the later books do seem to turn up in subsequent novels. Unlike the later additions to this series the emphasis is more on murder and less on cozy although there is no profanitiy, graphic violence or explicit sex.
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Summary: When Qwill and Koko met Yum-Yum
Review: As the second book of this popular series opens Qwill is trying to work up the nerve to ask for a different writing assignment. The former crime reporter has spent the past six months, since The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, covering the art scene and is anxious to get back to something more in keeping with his background. His assignment is changed but to writing features for the new weekly supplement on interior design. Since he cannot afford to quit he gamely decides to tackle the project. Within a short period of time he is immersed into a new world filled with characters every bit as strange and colorful as the arts crowd he has just left. Life seems to be looking up for Qwill, the writing assignment is going well and one of his new friends asks Qwill and Koko to housesit his apartment while he is away on business. After the new magazine hits the stands problems begin, thefts and bodies begin to pile up. Pointed in the right direction by Koko's hints Qwill solves the mysteries. Along the way both Koko and Qwill acquire new ladies in their lives, Koko has found his Yum-Yum and Qwill begins a romance with 'Cokey' Wright, a designer who shares is taste for modern decor. This mystery was originally published in 1967 but has worn well. The fans of this series need to be aware that this is not set in Moose County but instead covers Qwill earlier life in the Big City 'down below'. The characters that Qwill meets are, however, every bit as charming and quirky as those in Moose County, and like those in the later books do seem to turn up in subsequent novels. Unlike the later additions to this series the emphasis is more on murder and less on cozy although there is no profanitiy, graphic violence or explicit sex.
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Summary: Great Stories and Characters
Review: I have read and reread all of Ms. Braun's CAT WHO books. They are one of the best mystery stories that I have ever happened upon. I wait for each new one to come on the scene and then for the paper back version so that I can get it and add to my collection. Her hold on the Siamese is fantastic. I have had Siamese for over 30 years and here is a lady who knows how they act and makes them real to the reader. I reccomend these stories highly to anyone who loves cats and a good mystery.
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Summary: Guidall's reading saves this one
Review: I like mysteries and am always on the lookout for a new series. I had read the "Brahms" entry in this series but I didn't remember much about it, so when I saw this in the library I picked it up with mild interest. The mystery itself is more of the "cozy" type where people get killed "offscreen" so to speak. And this is at best an average example of that type. What really saves this one is the acting skill of George Guidall, who is fast becoming one of my favorite readers (along with Michael Prichard). His subtleties really bring out the best aspects of this book, which are the characterizations. Qwilleran really comes alive here. If you are a fan of Braun or Guidall, or like hearing about talented cats, I would recommend picking this one up. But from just the mystery standpoint, you could give this one a miss.
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Summary: A light, enjoyable read.
Review: I love this series. It if fun and easy to keep up with, nothing too heavy. This time, Jim is asked to do a column on interior design. I had to laugh, because interior design is so non-Qwilleran, but of course, as is true to form, he finds himself right smack dab in the middle of murder. If you enjoy mysteries where language and violence are practically non-existent, this is the series for you.
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