This is more of a comfortable, cozy read rather than thrilling or fast paced.It's something you'd want to read on a weekend, in an armchair, preferably with a curled cat in your lap. Obviously, feline adoration motivates the reading. 
 There are many things I liked about the book - the humor, the way cats are described, and the murders. It's not gruesome, very cute in fact. Don't read it if you're looking for a compelling mystery. It's moderately engaging as a mystery but held a lure for me as it combined two of my interests - painting and cats. Give it a go if you're a cat lover.