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Title: The Cat Who Blew the Whistle
Author: Lilian Jackson Braun
Narrator: George Guidall
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-15-06
Publisher: Phoenix Books
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 290 votes
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective
Publisher's Summary:
Qwill goes full steam ahead to solve the puzzle before tragedy occurs, but the case is complicated by a train wreck on the main line and a murder in a railroad tavern. Only Qwill and the cats can find the answer to the questions "who" and "why".
Critic Reviews:
"Best of series, this 17th The Cat Who caper slyly creeps up on the reader." (Publishers Weekly)
Members Reviews:
RELAXING FUN
From time to time I enjoy taking a literary trip to the world of Jim Quilleran. That world is an unlikely place. It's a small town, several hundred miles from the nearest urban center. The crime rate is low, traffic gridlock doesn't exist, there are good restaurants, an active community theater, a resident millionaire who prefers to share his fortune with the community and two ageless Siamese cats, one of whom may have psychic powers.
Narrator George Guidall does a superb job. I love the tone of his voice, his diction is excellent, and he seems to hit just the right note with character voices.
I listen to these books when I want to relax. I often select them when I want to listen to a book while falling asleep. When I was a child (many years ago), I loved being "read to sleep" and had favorite stories for that purpose. The "Cat Who" books are my adult version of those favorites.
For me this is one of the better books in the series. There are several good mysteries going on, and the introduction of a likeable new character who appears in later books.
The cats play a significant role in the story. If you dislike cats, you may find "Koko" and "Yum Yum" irritating. If you prefer very "realistic" stories, you may find the entire book annoying.
However, if you want to relaxing listen that takes place in an idealistic rural setting, this book is a good choice.
yet again
this is just another great Cat Who book that keeps you guessing through the entire story.
Another charming visit to Moose County
What did you love best about The Cat Who Blew the Whistle?
This installment involves murder and a steam locomotive. Braun seemed to research something new for each book and enjoyed sharing with readers what she learned. Here, she tells you about steam trains, steam train hobbyists, and train engineers. The murder mystery is good enough and the cat sleuth is as silly as ever, but thats behind the point. The point is charm, and The Cat Who Blew the Whistle delivers.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Qwill, always.
Which character as performed by George Guidall was your favorite?
Qwill, but Guidall is excellent, especially with female characters, and is brilliant at making each an individual person with their own personality traits. Additionally, his avuncular style is perfect for the series.
Any additional comments?
I discovered The Cat Who books when I was forced to live in a hotel for three months due to an asbestos problem in my home. Their idealized vision of small town life, with shopping on Main Street, friends on every street corner, people dropping by to have a drink and talk, and no one watching television was exactly what I needed to take my mind away from being trapped in a hotel, and I devoured the books. Im now re-reading the audiobook versions and thoroughly enjoying them.
