From Library Journal
Cats have been our companions for thousands of years. Worshipped or vilified, their relationship with humankind has been tempestuous. As we approach the millennium, cats have become a common family pet, actually outnumbering dogs in U.S. households. But the cats in this book are not the cats James Herriot wrote so lovingly about (James Herriot's Cat Stories, Audio Reviews, LJ 11/15/94); no warm furry kittens roam this collection. These 11 stories, performed by various readers, seem more like the works of Edgar Allan Poe or Stephen King; they are macabre, mysterious, and vengeful. From Carole Nelson Douglas's private eye cat to Lilian Jackson Braun's revenge-seeking Madame Phloi, these cats definitely give off bad vibes. Could this be the work of a dog-lovers' conspiracy? Cat lovers would be much happier with any of Herriot's books.ATheresa Connors, Arkansas Tech Univ., Russellville
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From AudioFile
Eleven diverse stories are featured by authors of greater or lesser fame: Bill Pronzini, Lilian Jackson Braun, Joan Hess, John Lutz and others. Eleven different readers take up the tales; several are well-known actors: Sheila MacRea, Arte Johnson, Meredith MacRae, Susan Anspach, Robert Forster and others. Most of the readings are well done indeed, oozing professionalism and good humor; the readers are having fun, and the listener can sense it. The stories themselves are mostly humorous and lean heavily toward the mystery genre. Anyone who likes our feline companions will find this anthology delightful. D.R.W. (c) AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
