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    5 out of 5 stars

purring my heart out

I am extremly happy and excited that we took the time to listen to this book. It kept us (Zeus:the dog and Princes:cat) on our toes and paws. And for this we thank you. We all think all of your Mrs Murphy mystery books are great and exciting.

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excellent

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  • Rickapolis
  • Annapolis, Maryland, United States
  • 10-05-11

A Fun Story

Any additional comments?

I'm a big fan of the earlier Sneaky Pie books. RMB got a little too preachy later on for my tastes. A LOT too preachy, in fact. But 'Pawing...' is entertaining, and has a nice twist to it. Kate Forbes narrates with just the right tone (lighthearted), which seems appropriate since we're dealing with talking animals. I recommmend it, as well as the other first five or so that are available. A pleasant diversion.
Rick

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    3 out of 5 stars

Great Story; Narrator Lacking

The story was exactly what I expect in a "Mrs. Murphy" mystery, so I am pleased in that regard. But the narrator's voice was a bit flat and expressionless. Not enough variety to the different characters' "voices".

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Too many characters introduced too fast.

Would you try another book from Rita Mae Brown and/or Kate Forbes?

This is the first time listening to this author. There 7 characters introduced within the first chapter of this book. The first four characters are shallow, with too much in common to easily differentiate while listening. Adding 3 talking animals just adds to the confusion. I will not try another book from Rita Mae Brown.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Something with less characters in the opening of the story, or something with characters who are developed more slowly.

Would you be willing to try another one of Kate Forbes’s performances?

Yes, possibly something with less characters.

What character would you cut from Pawing Through the Past?

The animals.

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