The Purrfect Murder (Mrs. Murphy Mysteries)
by Rita Mae Brown
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Book Reviews of The Purrfect Murder (Mrs. Murphy Mysteries)
Book Review: Rita Mae Brown, where are you?
Summary: 2 Stars
I was so looking forward to a good Mrs. Murphy mystery. I loved the series until Whisker of Evil, which seems to have begun the downhill slide. We know that Rita Mae Brown can write - the plots and characters in the early books of this series are a testimony to that. Why, then, has she allowed herself to release these past few books?
The writing in this book is abhorrent. The characters lack life. There is far, far too much of the author's soapboxing. I did like the ending, though.
Please, Ms. Brown, take the time to do it right if you plan another one.
Book Review: I didn't even make it to page 57
Summary: 1 Stars
I too am glad I got this from the library instead of buying it. After having read every other book in this series I couldn't even make it past page 33. What began as an exciting mystery series with a lovable cast of characters has turned into the author's political agenda with a weak storyline on the side. I thought I was sitting down with another murder mystery not pro-abortion propaganda. When abortion came up at a vestry meeting that was enough for me. Even if you are pro-choice you will find the pages of abortion dialogue nauseating and over the top.Book Review: Absolutely Horrible
Summary: 1 Stars
I'm glad I found this book at the library and didn't waste my hard earned money on it.
The topic of abortion is very much a hot-button issue. Everyone has their own views of it. No one likes to have someone elses views literally shoved down their throat. I'm glad I wasn't the only one who felt this way.
I used to enjoy the Mrs. Murphey series very much. I had stumbled on it one day when I was looking for a new author to read. But never again. I don't even know if I will be inclined to read her old novels after this one.
Book Review: Frustrating At Best
Summary: 1 Stars
This is the most frustrating read I have ever experienced. All the characters are defined at the front of the book for a reason: one has to constantly go back to see who is who. The pets have names, too!!! Many times the dialogue is from the standpoint of the cats. I'm sorry I ever bought this book. It will be donated to a library for people who have far more time on their hands than myself. I stopped reading 1/3rd into the book. I will not purchase other books by the author for they will likely be as frustrating to read.Book Review: stereotype-feast
Summary: 1 Stars
Rita Mae Brown use this novel as a vehicle to push her pro-infanticide views. All the liberal shibboleth are there, all the so-called arguments of the last 30 years, all the grammatical engineering like "reproductive rights", "pro choice" and other manipulative euphemisms are present. all pro-life people are described as greedy jerks or perverts and all pro-infanticide people are described as compassionate (the compassion does not extend to the victim babies of "choice", of course). In short: her worse book to date!