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This was an enjoyable novel, and I'd probably rate it higher if I were more of a cat lover. So many mysteries, it seems, depend on a gimmick; I've seen everything from quilting to recipes to herb lore. The gimmick in this novel, the first of the "Cat Who Could" series, is a supercat, Koko, a regal Siamese cat who can almost talk--although he doesn't appear until page 71. The human half of the team whose perspective leads us through the story is Jim Qwilleran, veteran reporter. Divorced and a rec
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I really didn't expect to like this series as much as I did. There was something about the idea of a middle aged guy solving mysteries with his cat that just put me off. I was pleasantly surprised. Though not a masterpiece of the mystery genre by any means, it's still a fun quick read. I've read through several of them now, and have enjoyed them all. (And I also happen to be one of those funny humans that gives animals a tone of credit for being smarter than we give them credit for. :-) )
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I like the Cat Who books. I've read quite a few and they are very enjoyable.
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Fun, silly, cat, Qwilleran with a mustache;) It's mind candy and why not! We all need just that relaxing nonsence.
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