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melmo2610's review against another edition
5.0
This was another fun trip to Chilson to see what Minnie and Eddie are up to this time. This series makes me really wish for a Bookmobile in my town. An enjoyable cozy and I can't wait to read the next installment!
bookish_brooklyn's review against another edition
4.0
I can never get enough of Minnie and Eddie, books with cats in them are just fabulous and books where the main character is a librarian is also awesome! From the start, Minnie and Eddie have just made me grin and laugh a lot, although in saying that, there were times when I was equally nervous for them both! Especially in this book!
Laurie Cass wastes no time getting to the murder, and this time, the victim is found dead in the library, which instantly made me fear for Minnie, I mean, if someone was killed in the library, maybe that means her life is at risk?
I really had no idea what to expect from this one, but I loved it! Though I did knock off a star because I felt like I knew Minnie and Eddie well enough, and midway through this book, I felt like things were lagging, but once again by that last quarter things had me on edge again!
I must admit though, mysteries aside, I’ve always been in it for Eddie and Minnie, I just love how Minnie banters with her cat so much, and Eddie replies in his mrr ways! I feel like human and feline are written so well, I’ve always been able to clearly visualize them both! I also love Kristen, Minnie’s best friend, and Minnie’s Aunt Frances!
I have high expectations for the last installment of this book, and I can’t wait to dive in!
Laurie Cass wastes no time getting to the murder, and this time, the victim is found dead in the library, which instantly made me fear for Minnie, I mean, if someone was killed in the library, maybe that means her life is at risk?
I really had no idea what to expect from this one, but I loved it! Though I did knock off a star because I felt like I knew Minnie and Eddie well enough, and midway through this book, I felt like things were lagging, but once again by that last quarter things had me on edge again!
I must admit though, mysteries aside, I’ve always been in it for Eddie and Minnie, I just love how Minnie banters with her cat so much, and Eddie replies in his mrr ways! I feel like human and feline are written so well, I’ve always been able to clearly visualize them both! I also love Kristen, Minnie’s best friend, and Minnie’s Aunt Frances!
I have high expectations for the last installment of this book, and I can’t wait to dive in!
nerfherder86's review against another edition
4.0
Another fun entry in this cozy mystery series about a bookmobile librarian and her charming black and white cat Eddie. In this installment, the mystery revolves around a valuable rare book that someone has stooped to murder in order to find! Plus, the search for a library director continues, with Minnie's friends and colleagues all pressuring her to apply for the job. The continuing characters are fun.
marjolaine_lafreniere's review against another edition
3.0
The mystery felt better constructed than in the previous volumes, so that's a big plus. However, I can't help but think that, character-development-wise, the author took a step back rather than forward. I can understand the motivation, to a point, but it's still annoying.
justkeyreads's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
valerielong's review against another edition
5.0
I actually would give this book 4.5 out of 5 stars, but Goodreads doesn't let me do that.
"Cat with a Clue" is the 5th installment of the Bookmobile Cat mysteries by Laurie Cass, and I have to say that I think this one is my favorite in the series so far.
The basic synopsis is that strange things are happening in Chilson and in its library. We start off with our heroine, Minnie, finding a dead body in the library and then there are a series of strange break-ins, both at the library and at other places around town. It's up to Minnie to help the Sheriff's Department to figure out who's behind all this crime. Well, okay, technically it's up to the Sheriff's office alone, but Minnie thinks it's her job too.
I thoroughly enjoy the characters in this series for the most part. They're complex, well-developed and realistic. Minnie, like the rest of us, has trials just dealing with the stress of life sometimes (and don't we all!). Since the two characters I didn't really like left the series in the 4th book, including Minnie's long-distance boyfriend, this book was even more fun for me to read! Minnie's new love interest looks promising as well.
Laurie Cass has a very fluid writing style. The story line flows easily from section to section. The transitions of scenes are nearly flawless and I've never felt that the story line drags on and on. It moves at a steady pace throughout the whole book.
I will admit that I'm slightly biased on the descriptions of the settings, since it takes place in one of my favorite parts of Michigan. It's a small town set on a small lake in the northwest portion of the Lower Peninsula, one of those places that Michiganders tend to refer to as "Up North". I love reading all the descriptions of the scenery and the places in the book since I'm familiar with the area. I feel like the descriptions aren't too wordy (which is something I really don't like), but as I said, I'm a bit biased on that front.
The only reason this book does not receive five stars is because it didn't have a huge "wow" factor for me or an emotional hook for me, which is part of my criteria for a 5 star book. It is still a wonderful cozy mystery and I highly recommend it and the rest of this series!
[I received a free copy of this book from the author/publisher in exchange for my fair and honest review. My review was not influenced by this, nor was I compensated for my review. All opinions and conclusions are my own.]
Originally posted on: Valerie's Musings
"Cat with a Clue" is the 5th installment of the Bookmobile Cat mysteries by Laurie Cass, and I have to say that I think this one is my favorite in the series so far.
The basic synopsis is that strange things are happening in Chilson and in its library. We start off with our heroine, Minnie, finding a dead body in the library and then there are a series of strange break-ins, both at the library and at other places around town. It's up to Minnie to help the Sheriff's Department to figure out who's behind all this crime. Well, okay, technically it's up to the Sheriff's office alone, but Minnie thinks it's her job too.
I thoroughly enjoy the characters in this series for the most part. They're complex, well-developed and realistic. Minnie, like the rest of us, has trials just dealing with the stress of life sometimes (and don't we all!). Since the two characters I didn't really like left the series in the 4th book, including Minnie's long-distance boyfriend, this book was even more fun for me to read! Minnie's new love interest looks promising as well.
Laurie Cass has a very fluid writing style. The story line flows easily from section to section. The transitions of scenes are nearly flawless and I've never felt that the story line drags on and on. It moves at a steady pace throughout the whole book.
I will admit that I'm slightly biased on the descriptions of the settings, since it takes place in one of my favorite parts of Michigan. It's a small town set on a small lake in the northwest portion of the Lower Peninsula, one of those places that Michiganders tend to refer to as "Up North". I love reading all the descriptions of the scenery and the places in the book since I'm familiar with the area. I feel like the descriptions aren't too wordy (which is something I really don't like), but as I said, I'm a bit biased on that front.
The only reason this book does not receive five stars is because it didn't have a huge "wow" factor for me or an emotional hook for me, which is part of my criteria for a 5 star book. It is still a wonderful cozy mystery and I highly recommend it and the rest of this series!
[I received a free copy of this book from the author/publisher in exchange for my fair and honest review. My review was not influenced by this, nor was I compensated for my review. All opinions and conclusions are my own.]
Originally posted on: Valerie's Musings
mystereity's review
4.0
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Minnie arrives at work one morning, and as she is shelving book, stumbles onto a woman lying dead on the floor. Soon after, the library, the bookmobile and a local shop are vandalized. Is the murder connected to the vandalism? Minnie and Eddie find themselves once again looking for a killer.
Somewhere between 3 and 4 stars, but I rounded up to 4 because of Eddie. Although enjoyable, it meandered a bit (ok, maybe more than a bit) in the middle. I think there was too many other things going on that distracted from the plot; the search for a new library director, Kristin's insecurities, her aunt's strange behavior, it was a bit too much packed into one book.
I love that Minie is such a book nerd, it makes her more relatable to me than anything else. "I breathed deep, drawing my favorite smell into my lungs: books. Flowers were all well and good, but what could compare to the scent of stories, of knowledge, of learning, of history?"
And, of course, there's Eddie. He's the star of the show, (mrr!) and he knows it. There's a note at the beginning of the book that the real Eddie passed away earlier this year. How very sad. RIP Eddie *sad mrr*
Overall, I enjoyed Cat with a Clue, but I do think this would've been better with fewer plot threads. This book can be read as a standalone, and I and recommend the series to cozy mystery fans looking for a light read.
Minnie arrives at work one morning, and as she is shelving book, stumbles onto a woman lying dead on the floor. Soon after, the library, the bookmobile and a local shop are vandalized. Is the murder connected to the vandalism? Minnie and Eddie find themselves once again looking for a killer.
Somewhere between 3 and 4 stars, but I rounded up to 4 because of Eddie. Although enjoyable, it meandered a bit (ok, maybe more than a bit) in the middle. I think there was too many other things going on that distracted from the plot; the search for a new library director, Kristin's insecurities, her aunt's strange behavior, it was a bit too much packed into one book.
I love that Minie is such a book nerd, it makes her more relatable to me than anything else. "I breathed deep, drawing my favorite smell into my lungs: books. Flowers were all well and good, but what could compare to the scent of stories, of knowledge, of learning, of history?"
And, of course, there's Eddie. He's the star of the show, (mrr!) and he knows it. There's a note at the beginning of the book that the real Eddie passed away earlier this year. How very sad. RIP Eddie *sad mrr*
Overall, I enjoyed Cat with a Clue, but I do think this would've been better with fewer plot threads. This book can be read as a standalone, and I and recommend the series to cozy mystery fans looking for a light read.
pussreboots's review against another edition
5.0
Next one is out in August 2017.
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