The Cat Who Brought Down the House

"The Cat Who Brought Down the House" (2003) is the 25th novel in the Cat Who series and is written by Lillian Jackson Braun.

Plot introduction

A native of Moose County, Thelma Thackeray, is returning to die. She is 82, has fame and fortune, and owns a vacant opera house downtown. She wants to have fun before she dies. Everyone is curious about her. Local historians say that her twin brother, Thurston, had died from an accidental fall in Lockluster. His son, Richard, has now moved in with Thelma. When Thelma decides to turn the oprah house into a film club, Dick is offered the job of manager. The first public event is a fund-raiser, with wealthy citizens and their cats. That is when Koko brings down the house.

Reception

Peter Cannon, of Publishers Weekly, reviewed the book saying, "In her inimitable gentle style, Braun documents the daily activities of the inhabitants of Pickax. Kidnappings, robberies and murders may abound, but nothing is really upsetting or unpleasant. Braun devotees will cheer." [Publishers Weekly; 12/16/2002, Vol. 249 Issue 50, p49, 1/4p] A Kirkus Reviews review says, "The smidgen of mystery will be just enough for the faithful already queued up for this mild silver anniversary for Braun." [Kirkus Reviews; 11/15/2002, Vol. 70 Issue 22, p1658, 1/4p] Rex E. Klett, of Library Journal, reviewed the book saying, "For all of those cat aficionados out there, here is more quaint, small-town goings-on." [Library Journal; 1/1/2003, Vol. 128 Issue 1, p163, 1/9p]

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