The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers

By: Lilian Jackson Braun

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Times are changing in Pickax, and it all makes for some newsworthy notes for the "Qwill Pen". A new senior center is in the works, and a frisky production of Cats is set to delight Moose County residents, human and feline alike. Polly Duncan is off to Paris, momentarily leaving Qwill without a companion for his apple-barn concerts, and The Librarians Who Lunch are getting read to put on a show of their spectacular Art Hats to help unite Pickax with its Lockmaster County neighbors.

Not to mention the conversation of the late Nathan Ledfield's mansion into a charitable museum! Mr. Ledfield's treasures are being sold off to benefit needy children, and the town is abuzz with excitement - that is, until a mysterious death from a bee sting leaves everyone but Cool Koko in a state of confusion.

Is it because he has 60 whiskers as Qwill suspects, or because Koko knows that the mysterious death was no accident?

Feline fiction: listen to all our mysteries in the Cat Who... series by Lilian Jackson Braun.

©2007 Lilian Jackson Braun (P)2007 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., and Recorded Books, LLC. All rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"With its familiar characters, cozy plots, and happy endings, this series remains as comforting as a warm cat in your lap on a rainy day." (Booklist)

A sad ending...

if you have read every other book of this series, you will feel cheated. I felt cheated. I know she wanted to do one more but alas this one ended her beautiful reign. you can tell the lady is slipping, she says things that have been told differently in other books, like why Dennis killed himself in the barn or the fact that qwill did meet Shirley before ( The cat who knew a cardinal). And what the eff she has Polly leaving like that, I know she put in her note that she can buy new stuff when she gets back in 3 years but she sent her away like that?? leaving her cats?? I was sad at the end of this book. it was poorly written and a horrible end for a wonderful series.

A fluffy, pleasant listen.

The mystery is pretty light, even by Braun's standards, but the narrator, George Guidall, has such a pleasant voice that is perfect for a rush-hour commute.

the cat who had 60 whiskers

Too much is changing in Pickax and Qwill's life for me!

The narrator has a soothing voice.

The story is entertaining and held my interest throughout. The author knows how to captivate an audience, and the narrator makes it flow beautifully.

good book

another good story, but the ending left much to be desired. this must have been the author's swan song. leaving readers to decide what will come, and to let the main character live out in the readers imagination. the narrator did a great job bring the book to life.

Wonderful! She wrote in her 90's. miraculous.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this to a friend or grandchildren exciting for any age.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lois Inchpot's at her eatery shows the true town lunchroom and friendly atmosphere.

Have you listened to any of George Guidall’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I couldn't imagine listening to The Cat Who books read by anyone else.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Mostly laugh, but cry when I think she is gone. The world lost a true storyteller.

Any additional comments?

I would put this in my must listen to and read folder. I could start all over with her first book and relive the entire tale. No pun intended.

I'm seriously jealous of Jim Qwilleran.

He lives a pretty good life. Qwill has enough money to be generous, an interesting job to keep his mind sharp, and plenty of dinner dates with old friends and interesting newcomers. His amazing cats entertain him at home, and around town. Qwill enjoys the best of small town and big city life.

He has a melodious voice much like George Guidall. And it's obvious that he's very good friends with Lillian Jackson Braun. Jim Qwilleran is a blessed man.

Cocoa does it again

This story keeps your interest and is a fun listen. I look forward to reading the next one.

poorly written

Not up to the normal level of Lilian Jackson Braun's work. Story is weak and broken.

Another wonderful book by Lilian Jackson Braun

What made the experience of listening to The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers the most enjoyable?

Just to see what the koko was going to discover and show Mr. Q.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ko Ko because he is the smart cat who really makes these books so enjoyable.

Which character – as performed by George Guidall – was your favorite?

Love listening to George Guidall and the many charactor voices he gives. I believe Chief Brody would be one of my favorite.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Does he really have 60 whiskers?

Any additional comments?

I like Miss Brauns books because anyone can read or listen to them with no foul language.It is a sad thing that there will be no more books or stories her. May she rest in peace.