| This is the first book in a series of 23. Anyone who loves light mysteries and cats will love this series. The author, Lilian Jackson Braun, writes with a keen observance of human and feline nature and a good dose of humor and charm. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of story - very upbeat - How difficult to spot villain? - Difficult, but some clues given Time/era of story: What % of story relates directly to the mystery, not the subplot? - 70% Murder of certain profession? Kind of investigator Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Crime Thriller Yes Murder Mystery (killer unknown) Yes Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - 40's-50's Main Adversary How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting United States Yes The US: - Northeast City? Yes City: - Dirty, dangerous (like New York) Small town? Yes Small town people: - nice, like Andy/Opie/Aunt Bee Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths Amount of dialog - mostly dialog |
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