I just couldn't slog through this book. The plot plodded along and I wasn't able to get into any of the characters. I started skimming at chapter 9. ( )

Black cat is adorable

Black cat is adorable ( )

My mom got this book for free from a lady who was bringing a bunch of books to the library for their exchange section. I have not read other books in this series, but I love books, so I liked the idea of a mystery series set in a bookshop.

This mystery doesn't much take place in the bookshop though. Hamlet, the black cat from the series title, becomes famous for mimicking his owner during a karate tournament and is invited to be guest of honor at a cat show in Florida. I thought the idea of a cat doing karate was humorous.

I did not guess the identity or motive much before it was revealed. I liked the characters ( )

We need a "meh" emoticon.

I should love this series: cats and bookshops. It's written fairly well too. But I don't; it's just not doing anything for me and after 4 books I'm just going to accept that and move on. ( )