It takes a cat to write the purr-fect mystery—
"People who love cats...have a friend in Rita Mae Brown," declares The New... read full description
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Jul 21, 2010
Oceana2602
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Ok, I'm going to do a standard review for the rest of the Mrs. Murphy books I read, because I really can't think of something smart to say about every single one of them. Actually, it's hard to come up with something smart to say about any one of them, because they are not really smart books.
Though, no, that's not true. They aren't trivial as such, they aren't too easy - or, in other words, they don't hurt my brain while I read them. But I think we can all agree that they are also n More...
Though, no, that's not true. They aren't trivial as such, they aren't too easy - or, in other words, they don't hurt my brain while I read them. But I think we can all agree that they are also n More...
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Nov 05, 2011
Rayni
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My mother received this book from the Talking Book library. As is their usual method of operation, they send out books without regards to whether they are a series or not. As is the case with this book, we got book 6 first. I like to read a series in order, but am told by Talking Books that it doesn't matter what order a series is read in. We started listening to the book, but sent it back unlistened to because it was too hard to keep all the characters straight. However, I was hooked & ran to o
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Oct 19, 2010
Jeri
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I like this series about postmistress Harry Haristeen and her animal companions in the small town of Crozet, Virginia. The animal interactions feel very natural and are a lot of fun. (Yes, I know it sounds way too cute, but it's done -so- well.)
In this one, a prankster gets the town in an uproar by inserting false obituary notices into the local paper. When one of the victims is killed for real, Harry and everyone else in the community begin to wonder which of their friends an More...
Jan 14, 2009
Deenbat
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What I wrote at the time:
I still want to know where the cat learned Latin & Greek.
Too long, weak mystery, obviously copped the idea from the headlines (teenage criminal). These get weaker as the series drags on (and I get less tolerant), which is saying a great deal. Ms. Brown has too large a list of regular characters to keep their interactions straight between titles. And why does she think she knows what cats and dogs say to each other? I have come to the conclusion that Ms. Brown More...
I still want to know where the cat learned Latin & Greek.
Too long, weak mystery, obviously copped the idea from the headlines (teenage criminal). These get weaker as the series drags on (and I get less tolerant), which is saying a great deal. Ms. Brown has too large a list of regular characters to keep their interactions straight between titles. And why does she think she knows what cats and dogs say to each other? I have come to the conclusion that Ms. Brown More...
Feb 23, 2010
Mariah
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This suspenseful page-turner is gripping from the first glance. Rita expertly draws each event out, making it last pages, and never letting you get bored. When each topic starts to run out, she gently slips a new piece in, and usually you don't notice it until you have to re-play the scene in your mind, and it adds a whole new perspective. She really puts you inside each charachter's head, figuring things out as they figure them out, but always keeping you one step behind the truth. Stunning
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Jun 25, 2009
Annegret
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Wie alle Mrs.-Murphy-Katzenkrimis keine hohe Literatur, sondern reine Unterhaltungslektüre. Dieses Buch (Band 6 der Reihe) zieht sich stellenweise ziemlich, die Auflösung kommt eher überraschend und die persönlichen Geschichten entwickeln sich keinen Schritt weiter. Meines Erachtens einer der schwächeren Romane aus dieser Reihe. Bin mal gespannt, wie sich die weiteren so entwickeln ...
Jun 09, 2009
Samantha
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On of my favorite "Mrs. Murphy Mysteries." Obituaries are appearing in the newspaper--but the people aren't dead. Yet. Murder plagues the prestigious St. Elizabeth's private school. Sex, drugs, and murder. Good times. As usual, Mrs. Murphy, Tee Tucker and Pewter save the day! Entertaining. Your brain will thank you for the break.
Sep 11, 2010
Virginia
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It was a really busy month, which means it's time for.....animal themed murder mysteries! I liked this at the time, but entering these reviews in 2010, I do not remember one iota of any of the plot. Good brainless reading.
Jan 26, 2012
Fredrick
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Someone is placing obituaries in the newspaper for proplr who are still living. Then they are murdered shortly afterwards. The story development is slow and the numerous conversations between animals is distracting and not related.
Jul 30, 2011
Paula
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This began brilliantly. However the ending was a bit trite, and the mystery was easy to discover on your own. Since I am an animal lover, I found the dialogue between them delightful.
Jan 29, 2009
Mrs.Y.
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These wonderful Mrs. Murphy mystery books are written from the point of view of two cats and a Welsh Corgi dog! I have read them all!
Jan 05, 2012
Sarahb.
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What a delightful book! I loved Mrs. Murphy, Tucker, Pewter and their friends! They are so smart! Ihope to read more in this series.
Aug 02, 2011
MJ
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Ditto for #6. Enjoyable read, characters. Sort of like hearing from a friend of a friend.
Apr 16, 2011
Diane
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This series of light mysteries are a delight! You miss the characters when the story ends.
Jul 06, 2009
Nov 06, 2007
George
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Another in the "Harry" Haristeen Crozet, Virginia mystery series. The background setting is a private school in the town with a number of related staff problems along with problems among the student in relationships. Harry, with her two cats and Welsh corgi are in the middle of an investigation regarding two murders as well as unraveling the various personal relationship problems affecting several characters.
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Nov 03, 2011
This mystery involves a local high school, the resolution was pet assisted. Not sure why I read this series as it is a bit annoying. Something to consider for the future.
Aug 29, 2010
Kim
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This book explained more about the town's high school students. I enjoy how each book is a different perspective of the town.
Sep 22, 2008
Tracy
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Cute book - the cats and dogs can understand the people and talk to each other. So, they have the advantage in solving the mystery. Otherwise, the story was overly tedious and the characters not that interesting.
May 28, 2008
Natalie
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Same characters as her other books..delightful cats and dog. All the clues were there for the mystery to be figured out...a little darker because it was high school students in trouble. But still a good read.
Jun 12, 2011
Susan Jo
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I love these books for the times when you need something light and funny to read. Having 4 cats and 1 dog, I truly believe they speak to one another and probably think we are pretty dumb sometimes.
Dec 30, 2007
mina
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Mrs Murphy the cat, dan sahabat-sahabat Mrs Murphy (Tee Tucker dan si pemalas Pewter) membantu Harry memecahkan pembunuhan di kota kecilnya.
Sep 12, 2008
Kaye
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Book 6 in the series. Same characters. A little darker because the murder involved teens.
Feb 12, 2012
