Responses to "What is your favorite Cat Who... book, and why?":

Ramona

My favorite book is The Cat Who Saw Red. I loved the twists and turns - the complexity. (The newer ones don't seem to have that ... yeh, I know, the country thing.) Anyway, one of the tid-bits of info that I thought was just fascinating from it was the part about blood being used to make pots a particular shade of red. (I've not yet ever researched if that is really true.) And to have the conclusion of the mystery wrapped up that way!

Nat

It's really hard to choose a favorite but I'd like to get the poll going... I'm going to say The Cat Who Talked To Ghosts. Poor Iris Cobb! I liked that Qwill and Cats had a personal interest in the case. Made him seem more emotional.

Loreli

My favorite Cat Who... is The Cat Who Played Brahms. It's hard to explain why but when Koko says Yow! when Qwill learns he's sole heir to the Klingenshoen fortune I almost felt like crying! I was so happy for them!

Guin1Guin

I love all the books, but I would have to agree with Nat. The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts is probably my favorite too. I felt so bad about Iris Cobb. I've always hoped that Lilian would publish Iris' cookbook.

Jackie

My favorite book would have to be the first Cat Who book I ever read it got me hooked on the series. The Cat Who Came to Breakfast. If memory serves me right it had Qwill buying meatloaf for the cats and they refused to eat it. Later he found out it contained rabbit meat.

Leslie

Maybe my favorite is The Cat Who Played Post Office and I am not sure why I say that, I just liked the story and Qwill (I almost spelled it Qu!!) getting to know the eccentrics of Moose County.

Emily

Like Jackie, The Cat Who Came to Breakfast was the one that got me hooked. But I have to say The Cat Who Lived High is my ultimate fav!

Sarika

My first The Cat Who... book was the very first one, The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, and I was hooked!! That happened in Rovaniemi, a small town at the Arctic Circle in Finland 1982. To my excitement, I found a tattered and much-read copy of The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern in my local library a week later, so I can tell you those two books were hugely popular in Finland even back then.
Today I'm the proud owner of a complete collection; reading the older books again is like bumping into an old friend at a street corner. I have always loved The Cat... books because of their informative quality; you always pick up some interesting tidbits of information along the way.
Although I thoroughly enjoy the earlier books describing the leaner years of Jim Qwilleran, my ultimate favourite is The Cat Who Played Post Office. The first page of the book grabs your attention and just won't let go, the rich yet frugal Mr. Qwilleran keeps his cool under all circumstances and the cats get to enjoy themselves in the large Klingenschoen mansion.
The local bookstores always have The Cat... books in store, I rather think they are enjoying a cult status over here.

Sue

Although I have read and enjoyed the entire series, albeit with a few reservations, my favorites are the earlier ones. The first I read was "The Cat Who Turned On and Off," given me by my aunt. Then, I read the actual first of the series, "The Cat Who Could Read Backwards," and that is still my all-time favorite. Why? Because of the excellent character delineation, both of the humans and of KoKo. Also, there is something very poignant and personal in the development of the relationship between Qwill and KoKo - Qwill's understanding of the pampered and proud, but still somewhat lonely Siamese, and KoKo's response.
Next I would mention "The Cat Who Saw Red" - excellent plot and character interaction, giving insight into Qwill's past, and still involving the cats in a major role.
And, third, "The Cat Who Went Underground." Interesting locale, intriguing use of clues as part of the plot, and, again, unlike some of the later books, the cats play a significant part, and KoKo is a true key to the solution.

Jackie

My favorite "Cat Who" book is "The Cat Who Turned On and Off". The characters in Junktown are so well-developed, and I enjoyed the insight into Iris Cobb's personality. I thought she would remain a continuing character with her cookbook, and her appraisals, and the business she began with Susan Exbridge. Anyway, I was not happy when Iris died--I think her character could have really come a long way and was looking forward to her further adventures. Do you think that Cecilia was to take her place? [Maintainer's Note: I do.]



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