It became a bestseller in germany and it has been translated into multiple languages. Buy felidae by akif pirincci from waterstones today. A novel of cats and murder by akif pirincci, in very good condition. As is almost always the case though, the book is better. Felidae on the road 9781857022049 by akif pirincci and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Pirincci was born on the 20th october 1959 in istanbul, turkey, but emigrated to germany together with his parents in 1969. His attempt to uncover the killer reveals a bizarre cat cult and an ancient crypt. This makes the book a tedious read, both because characters become really hard to distinguish an contrary to those here who hate the author and still love the book, i have no problem with the author and still didnt like the book much. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. I read this book immediately after finishing felidae, which in retrospect might have been my mistake. The story focuses on the adventures of francis, a smart cat, that with logic, intuition, claws and sometimes a bit of luck, solves cases of. Felidae is a 1989 crime fiction novel by the germanturkish writer akif pirincci. Pirincci, akif pirincci broschiert, 318 pages, published 1994 by goldmann wilhelm gmbh isbn. Francis is the main protagonist of the felidae book series by akif pirincci, and its 1994 animated film adaptation.
Francis is a housecat, moving to a new neighborhood with his owner, gustav. Edition akif pirincci francis the cat detective, whose first case featured in akif pirinccis international bestseller felidae, enjoys a comfortable bachelor existence with his human companion and tinopener gustav, until one day disaster strikes. Other chara felidae is a murder mystery novel seen through the eyes of a cat. Felidae ebook by akif pirincci 2789785947370 rakuten kobo. The books are of the thriller genre with sciencefiction and supernatural elements. Felidae comic read felidae comic online in high quality. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. He is an intelligent cat detective who tries to solve a murder mystery caused by an entity known as claudandus.
I read the book after happening upon a full length animated film of the story. Log in you must be logged into bookshare to access this title. A brilliant, wittily ironic allegory for germanys calamitous past, felidae is a mystery filled with suspense and dark, historical resonance, in which all the characters are cats. A clever, offbeat thriller in which the sleuth and most of the other main characters are cats, this. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. This wiki is about felidae, a saga of german animalliterature xenofiction books by akif pirincci, and the animated movie named felidae based on his first book. Francis is a wonderfully credible cat who tells his disturbing story with a blend of wit, irony and compassion. San francisco chronicle akif pirinccinin dus gucu s. Felidae by pirincci, akif and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Felidae on the road by akif pirincci, anthea bell alibris.
There, he comes across a mystery involving the murders of several neighborhood cats there. This makes the book a tedious read, both because characters become really hard to distinguish an contrary to those here who hate the author and still love the book, i have no problem with the author and still didnt like the book. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Roman felidae ii by pirin ci, akif book the fast free shipping at the best online prices at ebay. As of 2012, there are eight books in the felidae series. The downside was it closely mirrored the first book and it was easy to figure out the mystery as it was virtually a template of the story i had just. At the heart of the book is the idea of the individual engaged in a continual process of. Shortly after arriving to the house, he stumbles upon the corpse of a cat whos been murdered. The main character is a cat named francis who investigates the murders of several cats in a big city in germany. In felidae, the society of cats is as intricate and varied as that of the humans who think they are in charge.
Felidae french edition by pirincci, akif and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Felidae is the first book of the felidae series, published in germany in 1989. A novel of cats and murder by akif pirincci, in well read condition. He was voiced by ulrich tukur in the original german version, and cary elwes in the english dubbed version. Francis is a cat who has moved with his owner to a city in germany. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to. Akif pirincci has 30 books on goodreads with 8501 ratings. Felidae, felidae ii also known as felidae on the road or, in the original german version. See the complete felidae series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Its a good book, akifs writing style is just as elegant as before and again we learn about cats, wild and domesticated, while being entertained. A novel by akif pirincci when francis owner his tinopener as francis thinks of him moves into a new flat, the astute cat instinctively senses that something is wrong. The downside was it closely mirrored the first book and it was easy to figure out the mystery as it was virtually a template of.
Felidae by akif pirincci, 9780679420699, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Sex and violence feature heavily in the novel, but it is a gorgeous piece of. The emergent manager examines the process of becoming a manager within organizations and considers how people relate the ways in which they manage their lives. Simultaneously, he makes the acquaintance of a stray called. Based on the novel of the same name, it starred francis and his investigation into a series of grizzly murders. The first book featuring francis the feline detective. Felidae is a neonoir detective book written by the german author akif princci, and tells the tale of domestic cat detective francis, just arrived in a new neighbourhood, whose welcoming present is a corpse in the garden.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The felidae book series by akif pirincci includes books felidae, francis. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. His statements on feminism and opposition to immigration have provoked controversy in germany and throughout europe. Felidae by akif pirincci used well read 9781857022070. Not only is the book a superlative thriller, it also gives new insight to the habits and talents of our feline friends.