Questions About The Cat Who Could Read Backwards (Cat Who..., #1)

by Lilian Jackson Braun

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What are some literary devices in this book and a quote of that literary device?

Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) Read it and find out. This is not a homework shortcut website.

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I read books with gore and mayhem such as John Sandford's Prey Series or Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp series, but I'm also a fan of light murder, if you will. I miss Mrs. Braun's series and I've hesitated to pick up on other authors of the apparent same genre fearing that they are cheap knock offs. I know, I know, I'm being quite judgmental about this but still . . . are there others worth reading of this genre?

Jen Mills Well, for light murder, there's always Agatha Christie. I don't remember right off hand any books about cats, but Dumb Witness includes a dog in a key…moreWell, for light murder, there's always Agatha Christie. I don't remember right off hand any books about cats, but Dumb Witness includes a dog in a key position. She's definitely worth reading, and no one could accuse her of being a cheap knock off. (less)

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Do these books need to be read in the order that they are written? I have some of the series but not all so I am wondering if I should get the next in the series before I just read them in a random order. Can anyone tell me their thoughts on that? Thanks

Lisa I have not, nor have I had an issue figuring out what is what. And honestly, I do prefer the ones where he is in Moose County. I like the sense of con…moreI have not, nor have I had an issue figuring out what is what. And honestly, I do prefer the ones where he is in Moose County. I like the sense of continuing community and the interesting local quirks....(less)

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