Book Review: The Private Life of the Cat Who

Koko is a remarkable male Siamese who happens to have sixty whiskers instead of the usual forty-eight. Yum Yum is an adorable female who will steal anything-including hearts. James Qwilleran is a columnist for The Moose County Something who had recorded his cats' exploits in his personal journal since the day each arrived in his life. And Lilian Jackson Braun is the beloved creator of them all! This delightful collection of feline antics will warm the hearts of cat lovers everywhere. (Synopsis from Books on Board)

Review: Being a long time fan of this series compelled me to track down this book and add it to my Mt. TBR (Mount To Be Read). I am glad that I did as I loved it. It's only 136 pages long and told from the view point of James Qwilleran (the human main character) in a journal style. The book relates how Qwill came to have his two feline roommates because as any cat lover knows you do not own cats, the best you can hope for is a peaceful partnership (source of that quote later).

The book not only contains humorous stories about the cats growing up with Qwill but it also includes poetry and limericks about each cat highlighting some of their unique talents. Koko is the slueth and helps Qwill solve the many mysteries that come their way. Adorable Yum Yum is attracted to anything shiny and will steal it if the chance arises which often times provides Qwill and Koko with much needed clues.

I very much enjoyed the writing style of this Cat Who book because it was written in an informal and funny way. There was no real story to tell and so the little snippets just kind of floated together giving the reader the impression that this really was someones journal, someones thoughts. Overall an enjoyable book.

Plans: A bookbox more than likely.

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