tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post4394492881722315635..comments2024-03-27T19:29:53.074-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Review: Probable Claws by Clea SimonLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86802198946267566952009-04-21T14:19:00.000-07:002009-04-21T14:19:00.000-07:00Oh do I admit it... Ok, I'm not a fan of animal my...Oh do I admit it... Ok, I'm not a fan of animal mystery series but maybe it's because I've only read a couple and that may not be a vary fair assessment. You make this series sound so fun though that I'm getting more tempted :)Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-25521548594138394162009-04-19T23:10:00.000-07:002009-04-19T23:10:00.000-07:00Probable Claws :) What a great title.
Whiskas in t...Probable Claws :) What a great title.<br />Whiskas in the Night, I'd better paws now, as I'm thinking of sillier and sillier titles.Ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05167458171459084910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-68643163788007551162009-04-19T22:29:00.000-07:002009-04-19T22:29:00.000-07:00Clea - Yes, cutesy is not a word I would use to de...<B>Clea</B> - Yes, cutesy is not a word I would use to describe your books. And while they fit into the general definition of cozy, they don't have that stereotypical cozy feel to them, which I think is one of the reasons I like the series so much. <br /><br />And that isn't to say I don't like cutesy--I just have to be in the right mood for it.<br /><br />Thank you for letting me interview you and review your book, Clea!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-8506314695818213602009-04-19T22:25:00.000-07:002009-04-19T22:25:00.000-07:00Marie - I don't know how anyone couldn't. They're...<B>Marie</B> - I don't know how anyone couldn't. They're so adorable. :-)<br /><br /><B>Melody</B> & <B>Desert Rose</B> - Thank you for the awards! That is so kind of you!<br /><br /><B>Linda</B> - I hope you do get a chance to read them, Linda!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-40248304926844997142009-04-19T20:24:00.000-07:002009-04-19T20:24:00.000-07:00BTW, I've passed you an award, Wendy! :)BTW, I've passed you an award, Wendy! :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-37405326698406996152009-04-19T06:58:00.000-07:002009-04-19T06:58:00.000-07:00I've never been attracted to this type of novel bu...I've never been attracted to this type of novel but, after reading your review and the interview, I think I've been missing something! If I see these books at the library, I might just try one!<br /><br />Thanks for piquing my interest!Linda Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14459940700516084069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-46177695923967600652009-04-19T06:47:00.000-07:002009-04-19T06:47:00.000-07:00Sounds really interesting :)
BTW, you have an awa...Sounds really interesting :)<br /><br />BTW, you have an award waiting for you :) please pick it up here ..<br /><br />http://desertrosebooklogue.blogspot.com/2009/04/super-comments-award-you-dont-say.htmlDesert Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16546257933457126745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-66578782678927337832009-04-18T18:35:00.000-07:002009-04-18T18:35:00.000-07:00Thanks, folks!
I think Wendy answered all the ques...Thanks, folks!<br />I think Wendy answered all the questions, but to stress -- cats are central to my books, but they're very much real cats. They don't talk (in this series) and they don't solve the crimes. All the crimes have something to do with animals, too. And though they are "cozy," in the sense that they are traditional mysteries (very little blood and guts, clues sprinkled throughout, amateur detective), they aren't cutesy. At least, I hope not. And again - ifyou're at all tempted, but not sure, please feel free to browse the sample chapters I have posted at my home site (at http://www.cleasimon.com ) or request one or two at your local library!<br /><br />Thank you all for making me feel so welcome here!Clea Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810838253598050028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-14957433097728782002009-04-18T14:42:00.000-07:002009-04-18T14:42:00.000-07:00I've never read any of these but you make them sou...I've never read any of these but you make them sound great. Who doesn't love cats? :-)Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-75544344443734201502009-04-18T11:59:00.000-07:002009-04-18T11:59:00.000-07:00Lisa - I think with everything, there's some that ...<B>Lisa</B> - I think with everything, there's some that are better than others. I have started to enjoy cozies more in recent years and I wonder if that had something to do with my dislike of animal related mysteries before (since so many fall into that cozy category). <br /><br /><B>Melissa</B> - It is a great title, isn't it? It makes my husband groan though--he isn't so fond of play on words. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-3916928172002048952009-04-17T20:34:00.000-07:002009-04-17T20:34:00.000-07:00Sounds interesting and I just love the title :-)
...Sounds interesting and I just love the title :-)<br /><br />BTW, I have a little something for you at my blog, you can pick it up <A HREF="http://www.melissas-bookshelf.com/2009/04/awards.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>.Melissa O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13068354108178290445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86786645890694754452009-04-17T08:16:00.000-07:002009-04-17T08:16:00.000-07:00I've only tried a couple animal-related series mys...I've only tried a couple animal-related series myself with less than stellar results. Maybe I should give this one a try.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00795619401977840939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-3184712168223618262009-04-16T22:43:00.000-07:002009-04-16T22:43:00.000-07:00Nymeth - There are quite a few mystery series feat...<B>Nymeth</B> - There are quite a few mystery series featuring animal lovers and their pets out there. This is a good one to start with if you want to give them a try, I think.<br /><br /><B>Dar</B> - There are quite a few cats to keep readers entertained in the this series. I like too that it deal with human issues as well though. There's a good balance in the series, I think.<br /><br /><B>Staci</B> - My husband has read several of the Cat Who mysteries, but I don't think he's a huge fan of them. He gets most of them as gifts and so feels obligated to read them. Someday I plan to try one or two for myself.<br /><br />I really enjoy Clea Simon's series. If you get the chance to read them, I hope you will like them too.<br /><br /><B>Wisteria</B> - Thank you! I imagine you will be able to relate to many of the issues brought up in this series. I think the work you do with the greyhounds is wonderful, Donna. Of course, I imagine they make it easy too being the lovers that they are. :-)<br /><br /><B>Laura</B> - LOL Mine try to do that too. It was easier to keep them off when I had a desk top computer--then they would just sit there in front of my monitor. Now that I have the laptop though, it's a little more difficult for them. <br /><br />I know what you mean about euthanizing animals. Over population of animals is such a big problem. I love the idea of fostering animals to help avoid euthanasia and keeping them in shelters. If I didn't work full-time outside of the home and have three animals of my own already, I would seriously consider it. <br /><br /><B>Jen</B> - I'm not too familiar of books with the animals as the main characters, although I have one sitting here on my desk that I believe is written from the dog's perspective.<br /><br /><B>Melody</B> - Thank you! These are fun mysteries. I hope you do get a chance to read them.<br /><br /><B>Sadako</B> - Aren't they though? I love the titles too.<br /><br /><B>Trish</B> - No, the books are told from the viewpoint of Theda who is very much human. She probably wishes sometimes she were a cat though. :-) Musetta is her cat.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-59629664447260995332009-04-16T22:25:00.000-07:002009-04-16T22:25:00.000-07:00Sandy - I enjoy the series quite a bit, Sandy. Al...<B>Sandy</B> - I enjoy the series quite a bit, Sandy. Although the subject matters can be serious, these are fun mysteries. Not heavy at all.<br /><br /><B>Alice</B> - I am pretty sure you would like this series, Alice. :-)<br /><br /><B>Caspette</B> - Some are better than others, that's for sure. I haven't read the Bull Moose Dog Run mysteries. I've only read one book from an animal's perspective so far and I didn't care for it much, I admit. I have another on my stacks to try that I've heard great things about--hopefully that one will be better.<br /><br /><B>Debi</B> - LOL We can never have enough books on that ol' TBR pile. :-) <br /><br /><B>Jenclair</B> - Yes, I find that watching my cats is very relaxing. They are just so darn cute!<br /><br /><B>Clea</B> - Thank you, Clea, for providing the link. And thank you too for the copy of the book! I appreciate you giving me the chance to read it.<br /><br /><B>Kristie</B> - Hopefully if you give it a try, you will enjoy it. :-)<br /><br /><B>Kathy</B> - I hope you will give them a try!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-23717612958579510322009-04-16T19:55:00.000-07:002009-04-16T19:55:00.000-07:00I'm trying to figure this out--is it told from the...I'm trying to figure this out--is it told from the point of view of the cat? Are Theda and Musetta cats? LOL--I guess maybe this is just my unfamiliarity with the series speaking. But I'm on the laptop right now, and Maggie's got her head resting on my arm. Makes it hard to type sometimes, but I love the little cuddle bug. :)Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-40359260993748156802009-04-16T11:38:00.000-07:002009-04-16T11:38:00.000-07:00The titles are too adorable. Have to read!!The titles are too adorable. Have to read!!Sadakohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01164802394129505587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-6289983028038422882009-04-15T20:53:00.000-07:002009-04-15T20:53:00.000-07:00Great review, Wendy! You know I love reading myste...Great review, Wendy! You know I love reading mysteries so this series definitely goes to my wishlist! :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-41345199043666733922009-04-15T20:42:00.000-07:002009-04-15T20:42:00.000-07:00Love stories with animals in them, preferrably as ...Love stories with animals in them, preferrably as main characters but as long as they're somewhere in the story I'm happy :)Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-75982328384629250192009-04-15T19:08:00.000-07:002009-04-15T19:08:00.000-07:00My cat tends to actually walk on the keyboard when...My cat tends to actually walk on the keyboard when I am on the computer, which can be just slightly annoying! :)<br /><br />With all the recently published books that are narrated by dogs, I was expecting this one to be something similar--but from a cat's perspective. It sounds totally different though! I struggle with the idea of euthanizing animals, but I understand it costs money to feed and shelter them, and that money isn't always available. Anyways...I'm going on a tangent...:)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048221087572023485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-65704166159073522552009-04-15T18:27:00.000-07:002009-04-15T18:27:00.000-07:00This was a fabulous review!!
Well.. thanks...I kno...This was a fabulous review!!<br />Well.. thanks...I know I have tempted you, now you've tempted me. I'm going out tomorrow and getting this book. <br />Should work with my pack of fur. :)<br /><br />Thanks, Wisteria<br />www.bookwormsdinner.blogspot.comwisteriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02620398484256424032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-53765669848688823952009-04-15T18:18:00.000-07:002009-04-15T18:18:00.000-07:00I read a lot of the Cat Who Mysteries but I have n...I read a lot of the Cat Who Mysteries but I have not heard of these until your review. I am really interested in maybe picking one of these up. Your review was fantastic and I truly enjoyed it!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-47549997963123032802009-04-15T13:21:00.000-07:002009-04-15T13:21:00.000-07:00I didn't know animal mysteries existed either but ...I didn't know animal mysteries existed either but being an animal lover I'd think they'd be a fun read. I like too that she touches on the problems with animal shelters and the no kill stance-there has been a lot of discussion over that lately here. Oh, and my favorite time is the evening when I go lay in bed and Buddy stretches out by my leg and he goes to sleep and I read. Precious moments indeed!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-57014056602734902562009-04-15T12:28:00.000-07:002009-04-15T12:28:00.000-07:00You pretty much had me at "claw". I actually didn'...You pretty much had me at "claw". I actually didn't know that such thing as animal mysteries existed! Anyway, this definitely sounds like a book for me.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-61815976390484915432009-04-15T10:13:00.000-07:002009-04-15T10:13:00.000-07:00I love animals and animal detectives! These books...I love animals and animal detectives! These books sound really good to me.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-68073920513742916082009-04-15T09:29:00.000-07:002009-04-15T09:29:00.000-07:00I am not interested in the animal detective series...I am not interested in the animal detective series either, though this series sounds interesting. I am more of a dog person, but I may just have to venture over to the cat side and pick this series up. Great review Wendy!Kristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06546211802962694878noreply@blogger.com