Thereby Hangs a Tail
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Sometime later I awoke, feeling tip-top. I got up, gave myself a good shake, looked around. The bar was empty except for me, the bartender, the man in the Hawaiian shirt, and Bernie. The only completely sober one was me. Then came the bartender, the man in the Hawaiian shirt, and Bernie, dead last. Also, the checkbook was coming out. Would you like to tell us about a lower price? If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support? Learn more about Amazon Prime. What first seems like a walk in the park to wise and lovable canine narrator Chet and his human companion Bernie—to investigate threats made against a pretty, pampered show dog—turns into a serious case when Princess and her owner are abducted.
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There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. The story is not really first person, it's first dog. It took me a bit to get into it to start loving it , but by page 15 or so, I was not putting it down. I just love how well Quinn depicts the dog's thoughts, preoccupations and loyalty, it's perfect. Chet the dog will be very intent and serious about something, but then oh, wait, what was that noise? So much like our dogs - short attention spans, loyal and loving.
The plot is clever, and I have a feeling they all will be. Can't wait to read the next one! Charlottekrn Bookfair Top Contributor: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. Chet, the brilliant canine, best friend and detective partner of private eye, Bernie Little, narrates the detective adventure. While expounding on his love of catching criminals and equally, his love of bacon chews, Chet offers tales of his life with Bernie, including his deepest fears and his most exhilarating pleasures. Bernie and Chet accept a job to locate a stolen pedigree show dog and her owner.
However, the detective team inherits an even greater and more urgent mystery to solve after Bernie and Chet discover, their friend, a reporter, has also disappeared. One person found this helpful 2 people found this helpful. It is not necessary to have read the first installment entitled 'Dog On It' to get up to speed on the Chet and Bernie mysteries. It would help fill in more back story about the private investigator and his pound mongrel, but that's about it.
Not reading the books in published order, however, would've bothered the ever-livin' hell out of me. Their second adventure involves a little white "fluffball" named Princess, who's a competitor in dog shows, and her owners the Borghese. The setting is still in Arizona and there are elements of mystery, adventure, suspense, and humor. I especially enjoyed the two, old, hippie characters Disco and Crash. The real treat in reading a Chet and Bernie whodunit is seeing the world through the dog's eyes. His mind frequently goes off on tangents about food and misinterpreting spoken human metaphors.
The humor is cute funny but not bust-your-gut laughing sorta material. Chet also is believable as a dog because what is mostly important to him is Bernie his Alpha , food, as well as play, and everything else is of lesser but almost equal importance. Chet does heroic things but none of the important clues or episodes seem to permanently ruffle his happy-go-lucky mindset. The mutt is also very good at picking up emotional cues from people and is smarter than your typical dog. The story is sprinkled with a few pieces of mild profanity and murder is shown in its ugly glory.
After reading the first two works, I've come to look at Mr. Quinn's stories as one of my go-to options when I'm feeling depressed. It's a nice subtle hook to pull you into the third story. Heck, I was smiling while writing this review.
The odd couple give me warm fuzzies. I love books that make me laugh. Thereby Hangs a Tail has all three. Chet, the K-9 narrator of the story, continually makes me smile. This book is the second in the Chet and Bernie mystery series. Dog On It is the first book. In this story, Chet and Bernie are hired to protect Princess - a pampered show dog - but before they can even start the job, Chet has an unfortunate incident with a dog treat sometimes his self-control is not the best and they get fired before they can even begin!
But when Princess and her owner are kidnapped, Chet and Bernie are back on the job. The plot includes a ghost town, murder, hippies and a currupt sheriff of a tiny town. When Chet and Bernie get seperated, Chet has to set off across the desert trying to find his way home. He stumbles upon Princess along the way. The scenes between Chet and Princess are really cute and precious. In this second installment of the series, you get a bigger glimpse into Bernies mysterious past - his time in the military - but since the story is narrated by the dog, you don't get as much detail about personal things.
It's always sweet though, how Chet believes Bernie is the "smartest person in the room". The author does a great job of portraying the loyalty of a dog to his "owner". And Bernie's deep feelings for Chet, too. But then I see a squirrel and a Frisbee and of course I like fetch—what kind of a question is that? Bernie boxing for show and nearly losing all his dough and fast food—where? The sidetracks, though, are where things tend to get interesting.
Nailed it so well that I thought I was a dog for a few hours, and I really, really want to be a dog all over again sometime soon. Cross-posted at Robert's Reads View all 7 comments. Mar 12, Richard Derus rated it liked it. The second book of an irresistible series narrated by a loveable and wise dog. In the newest Chet and Bernie mystery, Chet gets a glimpse of the show dog world turned deadly. My name's Chet, pure and simple. Headquarters is our house on Mesquite Road, a nice place with a big tree out front, perfect for napping under, and the whole ca Rating: Headquarters is our house on Mesquite Road, a nice place with a big tree out front, perfect for napping under, and the whole canyon easily accessible out back, if it just so happens someone left the gate open.
Thereby Hangs a Tail by Spencer Quinn
And then, up in the canyon -- well, say no more. In Thereby Hangs a Tail, Bernie and Chet are called on to investigate threats made against an unlikely target -- a pretty, pampered show dog named Princess. What seems like a joke turns into a serious case when Princess and her owner are abducted. With genuine suspense and intrigue, combined with humor and insight into the special bond between man and dog, Thereby Hangs a Tail will have everyone talking. Chet is such a clever boy I want to give him Milk Bones until he faints!
And that's kinda the problem under the fun: It's fun, yes, and it's pleasantly written with a well-imagined dog's point of view. But I think this is a series that needs to be taken in annual doses, and in the proper mood. I am, admittedly, as curmudgeonly as the day is long. But I'm not immune to charm. The series has charm.
It's just, well, it's wearing a bit thin at the elbows. Also, I hate Suzie. But I would, wouldn't I, being a dour old gay guy? But then there are moments like this, and I can't help grinning: All at once, I was kind of tired, too. I lay down under the hall table. A roof over your head is always nice. I realized that the house had a roof, of course, so in fact I had two roofs over my head, even better. And what about the ceiling? Under the roof, right, but still a kind of roof, too?
I got a bit confused. That's Chet, a bright dog, narrating. The snap-snap-snap of a dog processing into dog-think the idea of roof-house-safe and making it better by getting under a table rings completely true to me. And the magic for me is in Quinn's rendering that into non-cloying humanspeak.
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And then there's the ending. White knuckles and bright flashlights exciting, and even though I was pretty darned sure I knew whodunit, but please forgive me if I don't tell you the bit I was most tensed up about and the bit that Chet, for all his smarts, didn't see as scary and troubling as I did. Read 'em one at a time, in order, and these books will give you thrills and grins and not a few gnawed knuckles.
Not really sure why Suzie's ex needed to reappear. By changing it to "hangs," he puns tale and tail. Spencer Quinn's "brilliantly original" Richmond Times-Dispatch and "masterful" Los Angeles Times new series combines genuine suspense and intrigue with humor and insight for a tail-wagging good time readers won't soon forget. Me and Bernie working a case. Chet a quadruped with every sense heightened, is perplexed that any mystery gets solved In the span of only two books, the Chet and Bernie Mystery Series has moved to my Favorites list.
Like the one skinless, bloody nubbin I've got workin' over the unresolved plot line that I can't tell you about. View all 10 comments. While I'm glad I read the first book, I would not have been lost at all if I hadn't. I often like first person narrators since, while unreliable, they lend an immediacy to the story that tends to sweep me along. Chet's unreliability is one of the best points for me. I quit reading anthropomorphizing stories years decades? Some phrases could really grate if Frangione didn't say them so smoothly. I read the first one, Dog on It , most of a year ago - a good thing, I think.
Still, I'll read the next one as soon as it is available.
I'll also keep Frangione on my list of excellent readers. View all 4 comments. Nov 07, Howard rated it it was ok Shelves: I have read a book narrated by a horse Robert E. The horse is a much better storyteller. Of course, he did have an unfair advantage, being present at the biggest battles of the Civil War.
I got suckered into this book by its dust jacket which has a shot of Monument Valley, one of my very favorite locations. The story does take place in a valley, but it is not Monument. It is only a generic valley called the Valley. And it was only I have read a book narrated by a horse Robert E. And it was only after I started reading that I realized that a dog was going to be the narrator. It really is true that you can't judge a book by its cover. But sometimes I forget. View all 8 comments.
I think I actually enjoyed this second book more than the first - which is unusual isn't it? Initially I thought it slightly repetitive I had literally just finished the first one , but that feeling didn't last. I found myself smiling a lot whilst reading this, which is just what I needed - I even laughed a little, which rarely happens.
It is told completely from Chet's perspective the dog , so we see how he interprets and makes sense of events or not! Chet's complete love for his owner is pure and simple, and manages to be simultaneousy funny and heartwarming. As in the first book, Chet gets into a scrape of his own and has a secret adventure that Bernie knows nothing about - an added quirky angle to the storytelling. I'll definitely be reading the rest of the series - there are eight of them - happy days The long awaited second installment of the private investigation adventures of Bernie and Chet from "Dog On It" now out in paperback is almost here!
Yes, the boys are back in January, kicking bad guy butt and wagging tail. I found this book even more fun than the first one. This time they've become involved in a kidnapping though no one is sure if the intended victim was the rich lady or her prize winning show dog that blossoms into mayhem and murder. This will be an absolute hit, Jackie says: This will be an absolute hit, no question, and it will leave fans panting for more especially the last few pages on incredibly frustrating foreshadowing that is personally driving me NUTS.
Even if you didn't read "Dog On It", you'll like this book.
thereby hangs a tale
There are a few references to some of the things that happened in it, but there are tons of references to cases we've never heard about before too--it's all part of a muddled backstory that Chet can't quite remember clearly or doesn't have time to tell you right now. It just adds to his canine charisma--he's a here and now kind of guy. Apr 07, Almeta rated it really liked it Shelves: For me that is saying something. It usually takes several volumes before I realize that I am getting to know the characters, and have enough interest in them to read on to the next one.
Bernie a stumbling biped, with no sense of hearing or sight or smell to speak of, is Chet's partner in the business of detection.
Chet a quadruped with every sense heightened, is perplexed that any mystery gets solved In the span of only two books, the Chet and Bernie Mystery Series has moved to my Favorites list. Chet a quadruped with every sense heightened, is perplexed that any mystery gets solved. Still he is confidant that a resolution will come along. I love how Bernie knows when Chet is about to behave embarrassingly badly A dog and his boy. Jul 06, Marge Begley rated it it was amazing. Sorry readers but this is not a review although I have read this book. I have given all the Chet and Bernie mystery series 5 stars simply for the pure enjoyment of reading them.
If you end up loving a book and want to read it over and over and you fall in love with the characters isn't that worthy of 5 stars? Not only have I read them, I have listened to the recordings. Can anything be better than to hear one of your most beloved book characters talk? Since I now have read all of Chet and Bern Sorry readers but this is not a review although I have read this book. Since I now have read all of Chet and Bernie's mysteries except for the kindle versions I have fallen into deep depression.
I need Chet the Jet to come and administer some kind words of wisdom such as " I want to adopt Chet and promise to make sure he ate 2 or 3 square meals a day which at times Bernie tends to forget and get him those Memphis ribs at least once a week. I would schedule play dates with Iggy his best friend so they could romp through the house and be able to go outside.
Chet could lead him through the gate to the wonders of the Canyon which is outside his fence. Oh Chet, I do love thee. You make me smile, laugh, chortle out loud in the Doctor's office during lengthy waits and cheer you and Bernie on in your adventures. Please make Bernie hire more clients so you can have more adventures which I can read and don't ever lose your ability to make so many readers happy and delighted with your fine analytical mind. Mar 20, Mark rated it it was amazing Shelves: Though Chet can't count past 2.
Despite the lack of fingers and math skills, he is a terrific private eye who doesn't give up until he's got the perp by the pantleg. All in good fun, Quinn's fiction this is the second Chet and Bernie mystery, and even better than the first one is smart, literary, and convincing. Well, maybe a dog can't really narrate a crime story in Philip Marlowe-esque prose, especially since all those similes and metaphors distract him dogs are very literal Actually, 4.
Well, maybe a dog can't really narrate a crime story in Philip Marlowe-esque prose, especially since all those similes and metaphors distract him dogs are very literal, after all: So Chet repeats himself, goes off on rambling tangents, and gets very confused about human language. For instance, when somebody tells a hungover Bernie that he looks like something the cat dragged in, Chet mulls this one over a while and decides that if cats can drag Bernie, maybe he should give it a try Jul 08, Mary BookHounds rated it it was amazing Shelves: I wish I could find a picture to post of the cover as it is a great picture of Chet's silhouette.
I loved this one as much as the first in the series. Chet and Bernie have another adventure while looking for a kidnapped championship dog and her owner. Of course, it alls goes wrong and Chet saves the day again. It is amazing how Quinn brings the dogs and their thoughts to life.
I think Quinn's secret identity is really a dog. I highly recommend this series. Jun 13, Betty rated it really liked it Shelves: I have now read 3 of these books, two hardback large print from my library. I have enjoy reading about Chet's endeavours and often smile at his Chet's comments. I remove one star as the characters have not grown.
Thereby Hangs a Tail: A Chet and Bernie Mystery and millions of other books are available for instant access. Thereby Hangs a Tail: A Chet and Bernie Mystery (The Chet and Bernie Mystery Series) Paperback – September 7, The Dog Who Knew Too Much: A Chet and Bernie Mystery. What's the meaning and origin of the phrase 'And thereby hangs a tale'?.
It is annoying to read Chet's actions in each book. Chet gets lost in the desert at some point. This time with Princess, a white toy poodle. This a new adventure. Bernie's is missing persons and we meet crooked lawmen. I plan reading the rest of the series as I enjoy the books. Jul 16, Suzy Dominey rated it really liked it. Really enjoyed the book especially when Chet goes off on a tangent. Off to now read the whole series. Jan 19, Ritu rated it really liked it Shelves: This was my first Chet and Bernie book. I listened to the audio book in my car as I travelled to work back and forth.
I was in splits with Chet's observations. For the uninitiated to the Chet and Bernie series, the books are written in Chet's voice. Chet is a dog who lives and works with Bernie, a human, and helps in investigations and solves cases. He adores Bernie and the two of them are a great team.
Often in the book, as Chet overhears human conversations and goes on parallel tangent trying t This was my first Chet and Bernie book. Often in the book, as Chet overhears human conversations and goes on parallel tangent trying to figure out the meaning - I found myself chuckling aloud.
The plot in this story is quite simple. Chet and Bernie are hired by Countess Borghese to look out for her prized dog, Princess. The cause for concern is because the countess has received a death threat for Princess just on the eve of a famous dog show in which Princess is supposed to be competing. The countess and Princess get kidnapped and shortly after Suzy, Bernie's reporter friend goes missing and so it goes This is a light book.
thereby hangs a tale
It does not require a lot of concentration and is quite great for car drives. There is no great intellectual stimulation BUT - it may make you a dog lover instead. I have never had a dog nor have wanted to have one. Now, I believe, I would not mind having a Chet in my life - someone who expresses his pleasure in stretching, shaking, being scratched, looking at the world with a new vision, being quite clear about who the good guys are and who the perverts are Apr 18, Jill Furedy rated it liked it. So dogs don't really understand each other much better than we understand them.
That's what I got from Princess and Chet's interactions, which I suppose was the right way to go for this. I did like Princess and wouldn't have minded her being more involved. But again, we're following the standard mystery formula The part that I thought could get interesting was when Chet wound up at the bombing site wit So dogs don't really understand each other much better than we understand them. The part that I thought could get interesting was when Chet wound up at the bombing site with the pilots and we get a glimpse of Bernie's military past. But that was over shortly and moved back to ghost towns and hippies.
Not really sure why Suzie's ex needed to reappear. It's hard to tell how Bernie and Suzie's relationship is going, we didn't really need to throw jealousy into the mix already. But then we go ahead and throw a health scare for Chet in there too. I'm not sure if those things were just part of the formula that the author wanted to check off, but neither made any impact for me and they could have been left for a time when the stories needed a new twist and had some time to develop those particular storylines a bit further.
Oh well, one more to go. Jun 22, Willow Brook rated it really liked it. This series isn't for everyone.