This is the longest puzzle I've ever worked on. Wow!
I've never read a book that had a tight, puzzle-like format, like The Westing Game. All the answers to the mysteries did lie in the small details mentioned from the beginning. So get your pen and notepad ready if you do want to successfully solve the puzzle.
My favorite part was the interesting blend of characters. Each one of them had a very unique flavor. I enjoyed every single one of 'em.
My only complain- Raskin should have ended the book when the biggest cat was out of the bag.
A very exiting read, otherwise.