The Purrfect Murder (Mrs. Murphy Mysteries) by Rita Mae Brown
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Book Reviews of The Purrfect Murder (Mrs. Murphy Mysteries)
Book Review: not worth the time or money
Summary: 1 Stars
Once again, a total disappointment. I slogged through the whole book, but it was tough. I was only thankful that I had gotten it from the library and not wasted money on it.
Like another long-term animal mystery series that shall remain nameless, it seems that the animals in these stories are just part of the formula, no longer central characters. It's an election year; if I want to subject myself to political rhetoric ad nauseum, I'll turn on the t.v. I read fiction to relax, not to press through page after page of the author's rantings from a soapbox.
If the Browns can turn back to writing like they did several books ago, writing for enjoyment and bringing in the cats, the dogs, the horses, along with the warm and comfortable relationships among the Crozet residents, I'll be back. Otherwise, I'm gone.
Or maybe Sneaky Pie just needs to write the books on her own ....
Book Review: I'm abandoning you, RMB!
Summary: 1 Stars
I've read all the books from the beginning and at first liked them a lot, but this one'll be the last for me.
It's not even the soapboxing that drives me crazy, but the product placement. It's always designer this and brand that from her tractor to her work boots. I suspect the author makes more money from advertising than from writing.
And then people sitting on some million dollars worth of land going on, "Oh, no, I'm not rich at all, see me re-using my old socks for catnip toys!" LOLcats says, "Your white privilege it's showing!"
And you know what RMB? I can follow my family line to the early elevenhundreds, so, a family history of twohundredsomething years is really nothing special. Please stop bothering me with harping on about it. Cheers!
Book Review: Far from Purrfect, It's a Huge Disappointment
Summary: 1 Stars
How awful to title this the Purrfect Murder when the book is so far from perfect or even acceptable. I agree with the other reviewers, that the talented Rita Mae Brown is too inclined to preach in this book. Readers want to ride along with the mystery story, not be confronted by views on abortion and other heavy topics. (She should let Sneaky Pie have at it, bet she'd write a better book on her own!) There's a place for such opinions, but a light mystery series isn't it. Alas, like the ailing "Cat Who" series, (which we all know is now written by a group of writers lacking any connection to the characters created by the presumably late Lilian Jackson Braun) the Mrs Murphy books of late have been up and down, more down than up. No more for this reader!Book Review: Nancy Drew & Dr. Doolittle meet DNC
Summary: 1 Stars
I had trouble keeping the cutesy kitty names separate and straight from the cutesy/odd people names.
I think a mystery is supposed to primarily about the mystery, and may justifiably hinge on social or political issues, but this book seems to make pro-abortion propaganda equal to the unfolding mystery.
If you like fun, light cat mysteries, try Lillian Jackson. She writes cute, light reading mysteries, without the ackward political dissertations.
This book is a Nancy Drew mystery, as written by the Democratic National Committee. Save your money and go to a activist group meeting.
Book Review: I didn't even make it to page 57
Summary: 1 Stars
I too am glad I got this from the library instead of buying it. After having read every other book in this series I couldn't even make it past page 33. What began as an exciting mystery series with a lovable cast of characters has turned into the author's political agenda with a weak storyline on the side. I thought I was sitting down with another murder mystery not pro-abortion propaganda. When abortion came up at a vestry meeting that was enough for me. Even if you are pro-choice you will find the pages of abortion dialogue nauseating and over the top.