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De kat die een boekje opendeed (1995)

door Lilian Jackson Braun

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When an affluent railcar owner disappears with millions of dollars belonging to Moose County investors, the international police launch an intense investigation to find the fugitive. But journalist detective Jim Qwilleran and his feline crime-busters find a mystery to unravel that is closer to home. Who blew the whistle on the embezzler? And, why did they do it? Qwill goes full ahead to solve the puzzle before tragedy occurs, but the case is complicated by a train wreck on the main line and a murder in a railroad tavern. Only Qwill and the cats can find the answer to the questions "who?" and "why?".… (meer)
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This book brought back what I like about the series, set back in Moose County and involving a lot of the old favorite side characters, as well as a few new ones. Like in at least one previous book, a play being prepared at the nearby theater becomes somewhat intertwined with the book's plot. It's enough to make me wish I'd read more Shakespeare in school (but not enough to make me want to read it now). There's some excitement here and there, and while it's not the most interesting story overall, I really didn't find myself bored while reading it. The pseudo-supernatural elements that usually involve Koko's abilities to unearth clues, predict tragedy, or even know the exact moment of a death, are turned up a notch in this book, maybe causing higher suspension of disbelieve than some would prefer. In the end, though, it's a solid entry to the series. ( )
  Kristi_D | Sep 22, 2023 |
I remembered enjoying one of Rita Mae Brown's cat-involved mysteries a long time ago so when this book was donated I thought I'd give it a try even tho I am not a cat lover. Not terrible. A preponderance of sly amusements and literary hints. A problem I didn't really care that much about. Moving it on to the next donation pile. Likely to appeal to cat owners who are on vacation & need something quick and amusing to keep their mind busy. Likely came from a grocery store news rack. ( )
  juniperSun | Jul 18, 2022 |
I am more than halfway through reading "The Cat Who..." Series and it never fails as a pick-me-up for an enjoyable reading adventure! If characters can be thought of as old friends then I simply love spending time with these old friends from Qwill to Polly Duncan to Arch Riker and his wife Mildred to Fran Brodie and her father Andrew Brodie to Dwight Somers and in more recent offerings Celia Robinson and that's only naming a few. And of course, top billing to the paws of furry friends, Koko (short for real name Kao K’o Kung) and Yum-Yum who cohabitate with Qwill and a special place in the heart for Polly's Bootsie.

Polly, Arch, and Chief of Police Andrew Brodie have dismissed Koko's superpowers to such an extent in the past that now Qwill doesn't even share Koko's communications. However Qwill and all faithful readers of the series know that in each novel in the series Koko communicates to Qwill in various ways to help Qwill solve the murder mystery of the hour. I love matching wits with Qwill to understand Koko's clues but too often to count I'm with Qwill in only understanding all of Koko's clues when the mystery has been solved. Until the series comes to a close, I'll keep trying to stay in step with Qwill. I can't imagine which series might ever compare...

Until my reading of this series comes to a close, I will once again be enchanted by the author's dedication...Dedicated to Earl Bettinger, the husband who... ( )
  FerneMysteryReader | Jan 11, 2020 |
In #17 ...Blew the Whistle, Qwill and the cats are fresh from their adventure on Breakfast Island and living in their actual home for a change. I noted in my review of #16 that Qwill was a real jerk, and it seems that even the author realized she took it too far because as this one opens, Qwill's character is given glowing reviews by various citizens of Moose County.

For a change of pace, Braun decides to make Polly the annoying one. We learn that she was named after Hippolyta from "A Midsummer's Night Dream," the latest production being put on by the Pickax drama club. (We also learn that Qwill's real first name is Merlin, so he goes by his middle name James, as any sensible person would.) Polly is having a house built on Qwill's property, near his converted apple barn. She proceeds to get all crazy and obsessed with it, which is totally understandable but not much fun to read about.

The builder of Polly's house is a young man whose family, the Trevelyans, once owned the property. His father is a wealthy man who owns a credit union and appears to have recently absconded with the money, leaving depositors high and dry.

Celia Robinson, who helped Qwill solve a murder in "...Went into the Closet," moves to Pickax and becomes his secret assistant again on this case. She befriends the widow and daughter of the missing man, and reports back to Qwill on the tidbits of information she gathers, which ultimately helps Qwill crack the case.

Unfortunately, the solution to this mystery was ridiculous. I was disappointed, as it seemed out of character with the low key earlier novels. Would the old man who loves trains really destroy a beautiful restored steam engine, and risk the lives of all his friends, to commit suicide? And hermaphroditism - really?

Body Count: 5 Ozzie Penn (suicide by train crash); Fred Trevelyan (murder by hammer); James Ducker (stabbing); Eddie Trevalyan (owl attack/tractor accident); Zak the dog (gunshot to the head)

Published: 1995

Preceded by: The Cat Who Came to Breakfast
Next up: The Cat Who Said Cheese ( )
  AngeH | Jan 2, 2020 |
Enjoyed the mystery, the train and Celia. Poor Polly is stressed out and ignored. The cats of course know more than anyone else. ( )
  nx74defiant | Dec 25, 2017 |
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When an affluent railcar owner disappears with millions of dollars belonging to Moose County investors, the international police launch an intense investigation to find the fugitive. But journalist detective Jim Qwilleran and his feline crime-busters find a mystery to unravel that is closer to home. Who blew the whistle on the embezzler? And, why did they do it? Qwill goes full ahead to solve the puzzle before tragedy occurs, but the case is complicated by a train wreck on the main line and a murder in a railroad tavern. Only Qwill and the cats can find the answer to the questions "who?" and "why?".

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