The Cat Who Brought Down the House
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The Cat Who Brought Down the House (2003) is the 25th novel in the Cat Who series and is written by Lillian Jackson Braun.
, reviewed the book saying, "In her inimitable gentle style, Braun documents the daily activities of the inhabitants of Pickax. Kidnappings, robberies and murders may abound, but nothing is really upsetting or unpleasant. Braun devotees will cheer." A Kirkus Reviews
review says, "The smidgen of mystery will be just enough for the faithful already queued up for this mild silver anniversary for Braun." Rex E. Klett, of Library Journal
, reviewed the book saying, "For all of those cat aficionados out there, here is more quaint, small-town goings-on."
Plot introduction
A native of Moose County, Thelma Thackeray, is returning to die. She is 82, has fame and fortune, and owns a vacant opera house downtown. She wants to have fun before she dies. Everyone is curious about her. Local historians say that her twin brother, Thurston, had died from an accidental fall near Lockmaster. His son, Richard, has now moved in with Thelma. When Thelma decides to turn the opera house into a film club, Dick is offered the job of manager. The first public event is a fund-raiser, with wealthy citizens and their cats. That is when Koko brings down the house.Reception
Peter Cannon, of Publishers WeeklyPublishers Weekly
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, reviewed the book saying, "In her inimitable gentle style, Braun documents the daily activities of the inhabitants of Pickax. Kidnappings, robberies and murders may abound, but nothing is really upsetting or unpleasant. Braun devotees will cheer." A Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933 by Virginia Kirkus . Kirkus serves the book and literary trade sector, including libraries, publishers, literary and film agents, film and TV producers and booksellers. Kirkus Reviews is published on the first and 15th of each month...
review says, "The smidgen of mystery will be just enough for the faithful already queued up for this mild silver anniversary for Braun." Rex E. Klett, of Library Journal
Library Journal
Library Journal is a trade publication for librarians. It was founded in 1876 by Melvil Dewey . It reports news about the library world, emphasizing public libraries, and offers feature articles about aspects of professional practice...
, reviewed the book saying, "For all of those cat aficionados out there, here is more quaint, small-town goings-on."