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Title: Short and Tall Tales: Moose County Legends Collected by James Mackintosh Qwilleran by Lilian Jackson Braun, Lillian Jackson Braun ISBN: 0-515-13635-2 Publisher: Jove Pubns Pub. Date: 25 November, 2003 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.22 (18 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A book for The Cat Who fans
Comment: The purpose of my review is to say whether or not, in my opinion, a book is worth buying. If you are one of Lilian Jackson Braun's "The Cat Who. . . " fans, then, Yes.
This is a book you can read in one sitting if you like. It is not a mystery, but rather just what the title says, a collection of little "tall" tales that are written as though the main character in the series, Mr. Q, would write if he were a real author.
I thought the book was exceedingly charming and although I can barely wait between publications of Bruan's mystery books, I thoroughly enjoyed this little collection. The idea of it is extremely novel and I would say it is a success from her fans' point of view.
Some of the stories were already mentioned, or alluded to, in some of the author's other "The Cat Who. . . " books, but that was OK. It was a good refresher and the stories really do cement the flavor of Moose County.
Again, I cannot say how much I just enjoyed the "chit-chattiness" of this little, easy-to-read volume. Ms. Braun has an amazing imagination--that is, she is able to reign it in and make it "fit" the imaginary people of Moose County. My railroader father especially enjoyed the tale about the hoghead.
I also enjoyed the size of the book. It was light and easy to hold and felt very comfortable in my hands.
I am looking forward to getting my hands on The Cat Who Brought Down the House soon.
If you are new to Ms. Braun, this book is probably not the one you should start out with. But buy it anyway and set it aside until after you read a few of The Cat Who books. After you are well introduced to the characters of Moose County, pull out this little book. If you wait, you will be able to really enjoy it better that way.
Rating: 4
Summary: Probably just a book for series fans...
Comment: "Short and Tall Tales" is the book that readers of Lilian Jackson Braun's "Cat Who" mystery series know that James Mackintosh Qwilleran has been working on for several novels now. Well, he's finally finished and this is the book.
Fans of the series may recognize many of the stories in the book as having been told to JMQ in other novels. However, I didn't remember a lot of them and I love the idea of having all those great Moose County legends collected in one place.
This is a quick read - most stories are about three pages long - and a delightful one. It's good for picking up while in line somewhere or just reading in one sitting. I wouldn't recommend this book for anyone who has not read at least one or two of the "Cat Who" mystery series - I don't know how much sense it would make!
Rating: 5
Summary: Fun read
Comment: This book was my introduction into the Cat Who world created by Lilian Jackson Braun. I found the stories to be fun and characters light hearted. Since reading this book almost two years ago, I've read several of the Cat Who chronicles and fallen in love with the characters and charisma of the stories.
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Title: The Private Life of the Cat Who: Tales of Koko and Yum Yum from the Journals of James MacKintosh Qwilleran by Lilian Jackson Braun ISBN: 039915132X Publisher: Putnam Pub Group Pub. Date: 23 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: The Cat Who Brought Down the House by Lilian Jackson Braun ISBN: 0399149422 Publisher: Putnam Pub Group Pub. Date: 03 February, 2003 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: The Cat Who Talked Turkey by Lilian Jackson Braun ISBN: 0399151079 Publisher: Putnam Pub Group Pub. Date: 26 January, 2004 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: The Cat Who Killed Lilian Jackson Braun: A Parody by Robert Kaplow ISBN: 1893224848 Publisher: New Millenium Pr Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: The Cat Who Went Up the Creek by Lilian Jackson Braun ISBN: 0515134384 Publisher: Jove Pubns Pub. Date: January, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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