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Book 13, 2015
Feb. 11th, 2015 06:43 pmI just finished reading Fat Cat at Large, which is the first book in author Janet Cantrell's "Fat Cat Mysteries" series.
Um, I didn't like it very well. The story wasn't well plotted, the main character was not engaging, and there were almost too many characters introduced. To be honest, I didn't even really like the cat, Quincy.
The book begins with Charity "Chase" Oliver taking her cat Quincy to the vet, only to be told he's too heavy and needs to slim down. Chase returns to her place of business, a dessert shop called Bar None, with Quincy. Chase lives in an apartment above the shop, yet for some unknown reason, each day when she's at work, she brings Quincy downstairs and shuts him in the office. I suppose it was a plot device, because Quincy is rather good at darting out and making his escape on several occasions, which lead to Chase discovering a dead body and an injured witness at various times. Still, I could only shake my head. Why would you not just leave the damned cat in your apartment?! Gah!
The story was set in Minneapolis. I thought that was cool at first, being quite familiar with the area. However, the time of the story was late August, and Chase kept going on about how cool the weather was getting with fall just around the corner. She bundled up, and other characters were seen wearing heavy coats, woolen scarves, hats and mittens. What. The. Fuck. Excuse my French, but I've been to Minneapolis several times in August and September, and it's hot! I did notice the author is from Tennessee, so maybe 80 degrees seems cold to her, but I couldn't help but roll my eyes each time Chase wrapped herself in a blanket or put on a coat. Good lord, do some research if you're unfamiliar with the setting of your story.
I was disappointed with this book overall. I can safely say this is one series that I will not read more of. At least, I don't think I have any other books in the series. I hope not.
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Um, I didn't like it very well. The story wasn't well plotted, the main character was not engaging, and there were almost too many characters introduced. To be honest, I didn't even really like the cat, Quincy.
The book begins with Charity "Chase" Oliver taking her cat Quincy to the vet, only to be told he's too heavy and needs to slim down. Chase returns to her place of business, a dessert shop called Bar None, with Quincy. Chase lives in an apartment above the shop, yet for some unknown reason, each day when she's at work, she brings Quincy downstairs and shuts him in the office. I suppose it was a plot device, because Quincy is rather good at darting out and making his escape on several occasions, which lead to Chase discovering a dead body and an injured witness at various times. Still, I could only shake my head. Why would you not just leave the damned cat in your apartment?! Gah!
The story was set in Minneapolis. I thought that was cool at first, being quite familiar with the area. However, the time of the story was late August, and Chase kept going on about how cool the weather was getting with fall just around the corner. She bundled up, and other characters were seen wearing heavy coats, woolen scarves, hats and mittens. What. The. Fuck. Excuse my French, but I've been to Minneapolis several times in August and September, and it's hot! I did notice the author is from Tennessee, so maybe 80 degrees seems cold to her, but I couldn't help but roll my eyes each time Chase wrapped herself in a blanket or put on a coat. Good lord, do some research if you're unfamiliar with the setting of your story.
I was disappointed with this book overall. I can safely say this is one series that I will not read more of. At least, I don't think I have any other books in the series. I hope not.
Two hearts:
♥♥
