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Cat Breaking Free
- Narrated by: William Dufris
- Series: Joe Grey Mystery, Book 11
- Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Women's Fiction
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Publisher's Summary
Joe even wonders whether the blonde who's moved in next to his human companion Clyde could be a part of the gang - she's been acting pretty suspicious lately.
But when the strangers start trapping and caging feral cats it proves too much for Grey. And when one of the gang is murdered, and a second mysterious death comes to light, he has no choice but to try and stop the crimes.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- ch
- 04-26-09
Talking cats, but...fun and a great reader!!!
OK, this mystery features talking cats, so it's probably not for everyone. I've actually followed this series (in paper) from it's beginning, and although the writer can be a bit too bourgeoisie sometimes, there still are some interesting characters and bizarre sub-plots. What has really breathed new life into the series for me is the audiobooks with narrator William Dufris. He also does the highly entertaining Holmes on the Range series. His voice has just the right touch of humor to make the talking cat thing palatable and interesting. I kinda thought that Joe Grey would be more of a tough cat, though...
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Karen
- 08-16-09
Recommended juvenile literature
Charming murder mystery with cats that can read and talk ... but only their "owners" know. As an adult reader, it was disappointing and you can drive holes through some of the story. But for juvenile readers... PURR fect! Nothing racy, no bad language. Cute, cute, cute.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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Story2 out of 5 stars
- Katlover
- 06-13-16
Condescending cat?
Would you try another book from Shirley Rousseau Murphy and/or William Dufris?
No
Has Cat Breaking Free turned you off from other books in this genre?
No
How could the performance have been better?
Well, this book is written from the cats perspective, which would have been fine, but the cat sounds, to me, condescending! I purchased the title because of the reviews, they're great, I guess my idea of entertainment is very different from other people.
What character would you cut from Cat Breaking Free?
Don't know, didn't finish, and don't know if I will.
Any additional comments?
I'm still in search of a better kitty mystery!
1 person found this helpful
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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Story1 out of 5 stars
- Erix
- 10-30-20
The fun concept was lost in the execution
The book is wordy. meanderung, and repetitious which kills the fun concept. What a waste of potential.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- Nancy
- 01-15-20
A Home For Kitt!
Enjoyed the story about Kit getting her new home. Then the surprise of her very own tree house! I love that Charley is writing a book about Kits life with exclusive pictures off the little tortoise shell. Did not care for the store line. To grusome for my tast for this writer. I have enjoyed all her other books so far. Did Not care for the narrator at all.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Nancy
- 09-10-12
the Joe Gray series is addictive
Where does Cat Breaking Free rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
middle to top of the heap.
What did you like best about this story?
Joe and Dulcie's relationship
Which scene was your favorite?
like them all. Murphy is very discriptive
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
move from intense to smiles in the end