Download The Clue of the Linoleum Lederhosen: M.T. Anderson's Thrilling Tales Audiobook

" Some funny moments, but not nearly as many as the first book. It was a bit of a letdown. I only found the bad guys funny, and we didn't meet them for a LONG time. "

" As unrelentingly clever and inventive as the first book. "

" If I were younger, the age the book is meant for, I might have enjoyed it. Who knows? Not a book that crosses age groups. "

" I liked this more that the first one. I still think that the target audience is unclear...it is about 13 year-old mystery solvers, but the language and references are more appreciated by adults (more specifically literature junkies). Still great! Weird, quirky, (sometimes totally nuts) and basically everything I have come to love about M.T. Anderson's writing style. "

" This is the only M.T. Anderson book I have read so far, and I find his sense of humor quirky, slightly self-deprecating, and hilarious. This tale of three crime-solving friends working with a host of incompetent fellow hotel patrons to solve a ridiculous crime is highly humorous. M.T. Anderson definitely doesn't take himself to seriously, but this largely tongue-in-cheek novel is riddled with gorgeous passages of deep prose. This is a great novel for young adults, particularly boys in their early teens who may not be completely sold on reading. "

" As you might surmise, this is pretty silly. But recommended. "

" I didn't love it as much as Whales on Stilts: M.T. Anderson's Thrilling Tales, which had the benefit of feeling fresh and surprising. But still, a fun read. Rather poignant, too, peopled with the characters of both popular and forgotten (imaginary) series. "

" More tongue-in-cheek adventures with a side of over-the-top bizarreness for Jasper, Lily, & Katie. Hilarious! "

" My enjoyment of this book would have been better if I had read it myself rather than listen to the audiobook. The character voices were fine but the timing...was off. It drove me a little crazy. But I really liked the ending and the asides. I wish I had started with book 1. "

" This series is so ridiculous and I love it (which is odd because I haven't been able to get into any of Anderson's YA books as much). This one is my favorite of the two because it pokes fun at all the classic kids series, like Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, Goosebumps, and more. Very silly. "

" I'm reading this out loud with my son and it's so funny I'm having to stop to get a breath and stop crying. My son and husband are loving this one, too. It's a GREAT read-aloud book. We'll have to try another one of these soon, like Whales on Stilts. "

" I read this book, and then listened to the audio version. I think the books in this series are meant to be listened to, as the humor came through much better when I listened to it. "

" Lilly and her friends Jasper Dash and Katie are back solving another mystery, this time while they were supposed to be on vacation. "

" Not quite as funny as the first one, but still hilarious. We'll be listening to the third one on our next long drive. The characters and situations are really zany... enough that I questions the author's sanity just a bit. "

" 3.5 stars. Not quite a brilliant as it's predecessor (Whales on Stilts), but still made me laugh. "

" Whales on Stilts was epic. This was just fun. "

" 3 friends, one mystery, a kidnapping, a twist of events, a stolen necklace, quints, missing stuffed animal heads, a room in a room,a solved mystery, guns, a cave, a ventriloquist, a screamer, and determination. "

" Over the top is often good; too much over the top for me on this one... "

" I think I am in love with Jasper Dash, Boy Technonaut, by gum. "

" This was a little too brim-ful of wacky for me. Sorry Mr. Anderson. I love your other work. "

" It wasn't as good as Whales on Stilts, but it was still funny and enjoyable. If you liked the 1st one, I'd definitely still read this 2nd "Thrilling Tale." I'm still insisting that the audio version is the way to go with these books. The narrator is fantastic! "

" this book is a serious threat to lemony snicket as my favorite humorous ya writer! "

" I'm reading this out loud with my son and it's so funny I'm having to stop to get a breath and stop crying. My son and husband are loving this one, too. It's a GREAT read-aloud book. We'll have to try another one of these soon, like Whales on Stilts. "

" This books interesting the writer like in whales on stilts, he tends to stick to katie the main character, you get to see her thoughts a little. He also sticks to first person throughout the book. Katie the crime fighting girl who wants to be normal and that's why she's at moose tongue lodge "

" Lilly and her friends Jasper Dash and Katie are back solving another mystery, this time while they were supposed to be on vacation. "

" More tongue-in-cheek adventures with a side of over-the-top bizarreness for Jasper, Lily, & Katie. Hilarious! "

" I really enjoy MT Anderson's satirical mysteries. "

" 3 friends, one mystery, a kidnapping, a twist of events, a stolen necklace, quints, missing stuffed animal heads, a room in a room,a solved mystery, guns, a cave, a ventriloquist, a screamer, and determination. "

" This series is so ridiculous and I love it (which is odd because I haven't been able to get into any of Anderson's YA books as much). This one is my favorite of the two because it pokes fun at all the classic kids series, like Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, Goosebumps, and more. Very silly. "

" Not as good as Whales On Stilts. "