Shannon Y. (dolphinlover) reviewed Cockatiels at Seven (Meg Langslow, Bk 9) on + 209 more book reviews
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This book is great. I enjoyed it so much and actually laughed out loud. Which is something I dont do much while reading. Meg and her family are something else and always something to look forward to. Would recommend this to anyone who likes a good luck. This whole series is great. I would recommend starting with the first book called Murder With Peacocks.
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One of the reasons I like this series so much is that in the midst of her crazy family, Meg always seems like the most reasonable, practical person in the room and you can really believe that she can solve a mystery. Her family, while eccentric and strange, never come off as stupid, just involved in their own concerns and issues, and they are always likable. This book is certainly no exception, the mystery is very solid and it was great to visit again with Meg and Michael. This could be read as a stand alone, but this series has many characters and you'll keep track of them better if you read the series in order and get to know the characters as they are introduced.
Bonnie A. (ladycholla) -
As usual she never disappoints, great story, and grand humor. Getting to know a new member of her extended family.
Anita C. (idahobookworm) reviewed Cockatiels at Seven (Meg Langslow, Bk 9) on + 17 more book reviews
Totally delightful! I love the way the relationship between Meg and new hubby Michael has developed, as well as the growth in Meg's relationships with her sheep-farmer neighbor and the grumpy sheriff. Introduction of another quirky relative was a bonus! Keep 'em coming, Donna Andrews!
This volume was a bit of a let-down after the laugh-out-loud humor of the previous books, but it was still enjoyable, just more along the lines of pleasantly amusing rather than hilarious. An old friend of Meg's that she has not seen for a couple of years suddenly begs her to watch her toddler for awhile, and Meg reluctantly agrees. But when a day goes by with no word from her, Meg suspects she is in some kind of trouble and sets out to find her. Of course she comes across another dead body. At the same time she also has to deal with her father and grandfather who are again using her home to temporarily house several reptiles and birds from the zoo, and are acting suspiciously like they are up to something illegal. It's another fun romp and intriguing mystery from the irrepressible and talented Andrews.
One of my favorite series...a CRAZY cast of characters and fun to ready!
Carolyn S. (iluvamystery) reviewed Cockatiels at Seven (Meg Langslow, Bk 9) on + 64 more book reviews
The Meg Lanslow mysteries are a joy to read. What an extraordinary family. Good read.
COCKATIELS AT SEVEN got old fast. If Meg has snakes in the basement and birds on the third floor (without their permission), Meg and Michael have more serious family problems than "should we have a baby?"
I'd call this a cozy mystery because of the lighthearted view of the author. However, the author lost me when Meg got a babysitter (for Karen's toddler, that Meg was keeping) and she started chasing birds instead of Karen, who was missing.
This just isn't my cup of mystery.
Meg Langslow Series
1. Murder with Peacocks (1999)
2. Murder with Puffins (2000)
3. Revenge of the Wrought Iron Flamingos (2001)
4. Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon (2003)
5. We'll Always Have Parrots (2004)
6. Owls Well That Ends Well (2005)
7. No Nest for the Wicket (2006)
8. The Penguin Who Knew Too Much (2007)
**9. Cockatiels At Seven (2008)
I'd call this a cozy mystery because of the lighthearted view of the author. However, the author lost me when Meg got a babysitter (for Karen's toddler, that Meg was keeping) and she started chasing birds instead of Karen, who was missing.
This just isn't my cup of mystery.
Meg Langslow Series
1. Murder with Peacocks (1999)
2. Murder with Puffins (2000)
3. Revenge of the Wrought Iron Flamingos (2001)
4. Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon (2003)
5. We'll Always Have Parrots (2004)
6. Owls Well That Ends Well (2005)
7. No Nest for the Wicket (2006)
8. The Penguin Who Knew Too Much (2007)
**9. Cockatiels At Seven (2008)
