The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern

With the introduction of new characters, new surroundings and a new assignment this book is definitely a win, win, win!

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Very enjoyable second book in the Cat Who Series that I have been reading since I was very young. In this book Qwilleran's newspaper switches him from covering art exhibits to covering interior design and he quickly gets involved with solving two murders. He adopted Koko after his original owner was murdered and in this book after discovering that Koko was lonely he adopted Yum Yum to keep him company after her original owner died

Lilian Jackson Braun (1913-2011) published three mystery novels between 1966 and 1968, works that established central character James Qwilleran as divorced, a recovering alcoholic, and a newspaper reporter who finds himself unexpectedly drawn to a pair of Siamese cats—and who uses their unexpected insights to unravel the murders he encounters in his work. All three books were more about character than mystery, and they were popular bestsellers of the era. For reasons that remain unclear, Braun stopped the series at that point—and then unexpectedly revived it eighteen years later, ultimately producing 29 novels and several three related works.In my opinion, the three early novels are the best in the series; while most of her books have tremendous charm, her later books are very loosely written (several of her final books so much so that they are extremely weak) and increasingly fanciful; her first novels, however, have a tighter construction and a more forceful narrative. The second novel, THE CAT WHO ATE DANISH MODERN, was published in 1967, and presents leading character Qwill as a recovering alcoholic trying to recover his career as a reporter at The Daily Fluxion—where he is now (much to his annoyance) ordered to produce a weekly tabloid on home decorating named “Gracious Abodes.”Qwil’s first edition features George and Signe Tait’s high-tone estate in Muggy Swamp, and focuses on Mr. Tait’s jade collection. Unfortunately, the edition is scarcely out when the estate is burgled, the jade is stolen, and Mrs. Tait is dead of a heart attack. Along the way Qwil finds a new apartment, a second Siamese cat he names Yum Yum, and meets a good many unexpected characters in the home decorating field. Braun never competed with the likes of Agatha Christie, but she has a light touch, and when she is at her best her novels are compulsively readable. The notion of a cat who helps solve murders is extremely far-fetched, but in this particular title she carries it off with considerable aplomb, and the cast of characters, story, and atmosphere are extremely entertaining. Recommended for flyweight reading.GFT, Amazon Reviewer9-2018

I needed something to read that was a classic cozy mystery, so what better than The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern, published in 1967? There is a simplicity to the novel's era that defies words. The books tended to be more episodic; you could read the second book in a series without having to remember everything that happened in the first book. The part that wasn't simple was the solution to the mystery. While the author played fair, I didn't put all the clues together before Qwill.This mystery involved jade, one of my favorite stones. Our intrepid reporter is assigned to cover the world of interior decorating in the local area. Of course, murder happens, and it is up to Qwill to solve it. I was fascinated by the storyline while being amused at the various names of colors used for decorating.If you enjoy mysteries, this is a fun one.

Always enjoyable reading. I was pleased that the author wrote with the same enjoyable style as she does in all the later books I’ve read. (Sometimes authors change their writing style as they continue a series.). This is the 2nd book in the series and the one in which little Yum Yum is introduced to the readers near the end of the story.

Couldn’t guess the ending ! A bit like Hercule Poirot! Entertaining tale. Will definitely read more of the “cat who” books.

Jim Qwilleran is a reporter for the Daily Fluxion. He's been working the art beat for the paper despite knowing nothing about art. His editor reassigns him to work on a magazine about interior design, of which he is equally ignorant. After he and his photographer do their first main feature on a private residence, the house is robbed. This starts Jim down a road that gets more and more complex and leaves him grasping for an explanation as to why every place they feature in the magazine has some sort of calamity immediately afterward. Thankfully, his Siamese cat, Koko, is there to give him the solution.This is the second book in the "Cat Who..." series and it continues most of the pattern from the first. Jim gets a new home, takes on an unfamiliar assignment at the paper, a murder occurs related to his story, and he investigates with Koko's help. The supporting cast is pretty strong with some interesting personalities. Jim gets a girlfriend who is especially appealing, but she doesn't become a permanent cast member. The whol book is less than 250 pages, so you might well imagine that pacing is not much of a problem. Things move along smartly and is wrapped up satisfactorily at the end. This book also introduces Yum Yum, the female Siamese that becomes Koko's crime-solving companion.Many people fall in love with the "Cat Who..." books and devour dozens of them. The writing is light and easy to digest. After reading the first two books in this series, I haven't gotten hooked but they were enjoyable reads. Fans of the series, would certainly do well to read this book, since it introduces Yum Yum. New readers don't need to read either this novel, or  The Cat Who Could Read Backwards (Cat Who...)  in order to enjoy the later entries in the series, but they're a good place to start just the same.

This is the second book in ‘The cat who ... ‘ series. I bought the first one just on a whim, and was hooked. The stories are whodunnits, and the cats’ involvement is pretty plausible. The cats behave like real cats do. These are not stories written by cats or even really about cats, but of course the cats do play an important role.This is easy reading, the plots are not too complicated, and I find the series unputdownable. They are set when they were written, in 1960s America. The main character is a newspaper reporter who’s trying to revive his career. I especially love the description of the photographer who works with him; surely the author knew a newspaper photographer because, like the cats, his reactions are perfect!The stories create an interesting impression of life in the 1960s with lots of curious characters, from rich big spenders to people on the streets. The style is a little bit Raymond Chandler-esque but with less drama - perfectly suited to the setting and the crimes.Try the first book and I think you’ll be hooked.

First heard these stories with an elderly friend. The narrator’s voice and his style were instantly addictive even if it wasn’t for the cats! I’ve now retired and wanted the audio books but way too expensive- however, with the narrator’s voice in my head and the easy to read and amusing story line I’ve now started again! Highly recommended to anyone who needs an interlude from the world and of course to anyone who knows how intelligent cats really are!

Love this book I like the way it's written, the build up of the characters the playful way that the cat is brought into the story, is obviously by someone who really understands the way that they behave. Lilian Jackson Braun Oh I really do enjoy her books so much, that she is filling up my Kindle Library ...She is a very gifted writer. And this book is another gift from her.... a gift that is going to let you forget your day and enjoy the life in this book. I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK AND THE ONE BEFORE

Have fallen in love with these books and am gradually building up my collection. The combination of an exceptional feline with a seasoned newspaperman, who just happens to be a multi-millionaire, is inspired.

The second book in the series maintains the one and pacing and is an easy and enjoyable read. It shows its age slightly in its treatment of men and women and race but isn't too out of date. The whodunit is clever with a few red herrings thrown in to the mix. The main character is starting to develop a bit and will hopefully improve with time.