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booksaremyparadise's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
Love that a cat is named as the co-author of this novel. But unfortunately that was the only good thing. I just couldn't overlook the sexism and bible quotes. And the mystery was boring.
themadmadmadeline's review against another edition
I adore Rita Mae Brown and I absolutely love the settings of all of her novels. However, the subject matter in this easy-to-read murder mystery wasn't extremely interesting this time around.
While I love her books, this one wasn't my favorite. Of course, her characters and style will keep me coming back, ready for more.
While I love her books, this one wasn't my favorite. Of course, her characters and style will keep me coming back, ready for more.
catladylover94's review against another edition
5.0
love her short stories, really good and the ending is always great
claddel's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
cbsundance's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jennifer_alexis's review against another edition
1.0
I thought cats that solve mysteries would be a cute idea. This was my first try. I couldn't get through this one. Not sure if others from Rita Mae Brown are better, but this one was boring. I'm all for animal reads...idk. I really just thought it was kinda dumb...boring and it felt like more of a chore to read it I wanted to like this. I'll be returning the others I got for trading in old books tomorrow :(
rmardel's review against another edition
4.0
This was my second Mrs. Murphy book and I thoroughly enjoyed it, unlike my first foray into the series. It is a simple, fun, light romp and I enjoyed the antics of the cats and Tucker. I'll admit to being not put off by the preciousness of the thought of talking cats and animals, and it is the animals that really make these stories, not so much the humans, perhaps with the exception of Harry and perhaps one or two others. I liked it. I'll rate it 4 stars simply because although not complex, I would read it again and still enjoy it.
princess_peach's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
frietje9's review
3.5
When a mechanic dies a quiet death at a party in the small town of Crozet, Virginia, things are about to get very interesting. Harry, who works at the post office, has a habit of getting in the middle of police investigations, just because she is so curious. Although, her 2 cats and 1 dog may also have something to do with it.
This book is one of many in a detective series about one of the cats Mrs. Murphy. It is an interesting way of telling a story and it certainly had me compelled, since the cats, dogs, and other animals one might meet in their daily lives, all get a voice and dialogue. Even though the animals understand each other, the humans still do not hear anything other than barking and meowing. Which sometimes leads to the cats figuring out things way earlier than the humans, but most of the time incapable of communicating it.
I found Catch as Cat Can in the 'library' here in my hostel in Costa Rica and was mainly drawn to it by the presence of cats (crazy cat lady, right here!), but I am definitely going to see if I can find the other books somewhere as well as they are very entertaining.
It is nothing too complicated and very easy to read. However, the great amount of people involved (pretty much the entire town) sometimes makes it a bit confusing to keep up with who's who, and what were they doing again?? Especially when it all was unraveled and the cop explains the whole thing I got lost in all the names.
This book is one of many in a detective series about one of the cats Mrs. Murphy. It is an interesting way of telling a story and it certainly had me compelled, since the cats, dogs, and other animals one might meet in their daily lives, all get a voice and dialogue. Even though the animals understand each other, the humans still do not hear anything other than barking and meowing. Which sometimes leads to the cats figuring out things way earlier than the humans, but most of the time incapable of communicating it.
I found Catch as Cat Can in the 'library' here in my hostel in Costa Rica and was mainly drawn to it by the presence of cats (crazy cat lady, right here!), but I am definitely going to see if I can find the other books somewhere as well as they are very entertaining.
It is nothing too complicated and very easy to read. However, the great amount of people involved (pretty much the entire town) sometimes makes it a bit confusing to keep up with who's who, and what were they doing again?? Especially when it all was unraveled and the cop explains the whole thing I got lost in all the names.
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