When Chet and Bernie happen upon a prison work crew that includes Frenchie Boutette, an old criminal pal they sent up the river, getting a new case is the last thing they expect. But Frenchie, who comes from an old Louisiana family full of black sheep, needs help finding his one law-abiding relative, his brother Ralph, a reclusive inventor who has gone missing with his houseboat. Though he's tempted to take another job (with a big payday) in Alaska, Bernie decides to set course for the bayous of Louisiana, a trip that will introduce Chet to a world of sights, smells, and tastes that are like nothing he's ever encountered. Out in bayou country, Chet and Bernie meet the no-good Boutette family and their ancient enemies, the maybe-even-worse Robideaus, and at first it seems as if Ralph's disappearance is connected to a dispute over a load of stolen shrimp. But when Chet uncovers a buried clue, the investigation heads in a dangerous new direction involving the oil business and an impending environmental catastrophe. The more Chet and Bernie discover about Ralph, the more treacherous the job becomes, and soon they're fighting not only Big Oil, but also shadowy black ops figures, a violent biker gang from back home, and Ikoâ??a legendary bayou gator with a seemingly insatiable appetite. Meanwhile, deep under the Gulf, the pressure just keeps building. With top-notch suspense, humor, and genuine insight into the ways our canine companions think and behaveâ??all set against a rollicking new Louisiana backdropâ??The Sound and the Furry will make you howl in deli… (más)
Chet and Bernie are looking for a missing person, and their search takes them to the bayous in Louisiana. This exciting adventure will see Bernie abducted and separated from Chet. Chet has his own adventure, one that involves a lot of swimming and an encounter with a gator. There are two warring families, a biker gang, a big oil company, and a load of stolen shrimp. To see how all this ties in with a missing person, you’ll just have to listen to Chet’s wonderful narration. He mostly gets everything right, even if he is distracted now and then by the scent of food. Another excellent tale, the audio version is even better with the fabulous performance by Jim Frangione. ( )
I rate this book at two and a half stars. It's a decent mystery but the artifice of having Chet the dog misinterpret things gets old pretty quickly. I thought it was cute at first but its constant use got tiring and I tended to skip over those parts of the narrative. ( )
When Chet and Bernie happen upon a prison work crew that includes Frenchie Boutette, an old criminal pal they sent up the river, getting a new case is the last thing they expect. But Frenchie, who comes from an old Louisiana family full of black sheep, needs help finding his one law-abiding relative, his brother Ralph, a reclusive inventor who has gone missing with his houseboat. Though he's tempted to take another job (with a big payday) in Alaska, Bernie decides to set course for the bayous of Louisiana, a trip that will introduce Chet to a world of sights, smells, and tastes that are like nothing he's ever encountered. Out in bayou country, Chet and Bernie meet the no-good Boutette family and their ancient enemies, the maybe-even-worse Robideaus, and at first it seems as if Ralph's disappearance is connected to a dispute over a load of stolen shrimp. But when Chet uncovers a buried clue, the investigation heads in a dangerous new direction involving the oil business and an impending environmental catastrophe. The more Chet and Bernie discover about Ralph, the more treacherous the job becomes, and soon they're fighting not only Big Oil, but also shadowy black ops figures, a violent biker gang from back home, and Ikoâ??a legendary bayou gator with a seemingly insatiable appetite. Meanwhile, deep under the Gulf, the pressure just keeps building. With top-notch suspense, humor, and genuine insight into the ways our canine companions think and behaveâ??all set against a rollicking new Louisiana backdropâ??The Sound and the Furry will make you howl in deli
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"Sound and Furry", like the rest of the books in the series, an enjoyable, quick and uncomplicated read. Good summer reading. (