Reviews

The Cat Who Went to Paris by Peter Gethers

labunnywtf's review

5.0

My cat is very happy I read this book. Not because I read it aloud to her (she wouldn't sit still long enough for that), but because it made me pause and just grab and snuggle her. A lot.

Mind you, my cat is nowhere NEAR as cool as Norton, so mostly I just seethed with jealousy while reading.

What a wonderful book. Such a great book for any and all cat lovers, and maybe those who don't know that they love them yet.

I see that there's another Norton book, and from what I can tell, it's the story of his life and death. I will not be reading that. I can't handle the idea of Norton not being around. As far as I know, he's going to be the only cat to live to be 100.

krmelmonster's review

funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

4.75

It’s a light and entertaining read. It calms down 

ljutavidra's review

4.0

Slatka knjižica koja je polu memoar, polu ljubavno pismo mačku Nortonu. Druga polovina je bila znatno bolja. (Kada se autor odvažio da podeli sebe i kada smo manje dobijali rečenice "Norton je jeo. Pa je spavao. Pa je skočio na prozor.")

Ovo je i svojevrsni pogled u svet kakav ne postoji više (volela bih da je autor izbegao opisivanje svojih saradnji sa Polanskim), ali uzimam to sve sa rezervom i kao jedan "književni suvenir".

vll295's review

3.0

I love cats and Paris, so this was a good way to combine the two. A cute story!

saralynnburnett's review

4.0

It's not great literature - but it is a great story. I've always loved this book - this is probably the third time I've read it. It's just so sweet! Grouchy man who hates cats proceeds to fall in love with a tiny little Scottish Fold, and travel everywhere he goes with him. (true story.) My favorite bit in the book is when this dynamic duo is flying to Paris and I quote "We were flying first class...and we were both treated in a first-class manner all the way down the line. When I got served champagne and caviar, Norton got a little dish of smoked salmon with a cup of milk."

The thought of this going on in an airplane makes me smile from ear to ear every single time I think of it.

Darling book - worth the read if you're a cat fan.

sherrisue76's review

5.0

This book was so funny and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves cats. This will be on my pc since it's my mom's book. Plus I'm planning on rereading it at some point so I can read his other books.

razishiri's review

5.0

This book earns five stars in tribute to the many long, nighttime hours I spent reading and rereading it. I was a lot younger then, and probably didn't completely understand all the adult jokes, but it was the first nonfiction I truly loved. Definantly worth a read if you need a laugh, or two, or dozens... especially if you're a cat lover. But I won't be surprised if you don't rate it as highly as I did and do; it's a personal thing.

(Also a must-reread!)

hellkitty915's review

4.0

I read this book because I am a Scottish Fold lover and owner myself. The book was enjoyable. I especially liked the beginning, since Norton made himself at home from the start. But the owner wrote more about the people he knows and the parties that he went to than Norton. Norton should have been the focus of this book, but he was made to be the side story.

cheryl6of8's review

4.0

Every cat guardian (since we all know that cats don't have owners) could write a book about how wonderful their cat is. They would likely say how the cat changed their lives. Many would say that everyone adored their cat and thought the cat was cute and smart, etc. Norton the cat is that cat for Gethers, a confirmed cat hater won over by the adorable intelligent Scottish Fold kitten. Certainly there is a strong bond between Gethers and Norton and Norton does unusual things like accompany Gethers on walks and respond without fail when Gethers calls his name. Otherwise he is a cat who is given unusual opportunities, like cross-country and international travel, dining in style, being pampered in 5 star hotels, and skiing. Of course I loved Norton. And, best of all, this is a book about a beloved cat where the cat is still alive at the end (hurray for happy pet books!)

numinaluna's review

5.0

I read this out loud to Ms. Kitty Fantastico throughout her first night and early morning of motherhood. She cried if my voice stopped. Her dependence on me is not just food, but an emotional attachment. I am glad that goes both ways.

I love this book. It is very Ms. Kitty: past, present, and future. She will come to Paris.

Spoiler

Also, I appreciate that Norton did not die at the end. He may not be with us by now, but as far as the book goes, Norton will live forever.

I want to send this to Thom for Lucius. Every cat-lover who believes their cat is especially special should read this and relate.

Five stars, a recommendation to anyone who has ever loved a pet.

~~copied from my Book Lust Journal, written March '07~~