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mions's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
This book is referenced in plenty of media, so I am glad I have now read it and can understand those better!
What’d I think of the book itself though? Ehh... I don’t think the writing style used here is really for me. I found myself losing focus rather often.
I don’t think it’s a problem with Natsume as an author. I have been reading Bocchan at the same time I was reading I Am a Cat, never facing the same problems with it. It’s likely mainly the fact that I expected this story to be more from the cat’s perspective, but at times… well, I would say rather often, its voice gets completely drowned out by the discussions of the human characters at times. There were a few moments where I felt for the cat or was amused by its commentary, but I wish there were more of those moments.
Wish there was more of the actual cat, less details about the ponderings of the humans around. But with the cultural relevance, a worthwhile reading experience nonetheless
What’d I think of the book itself though? Ehh... I don’t think the writing style used here is really for me. I found myself losing focus rather often.
I don’t think it’s a problem with Natsume as an author. I have been reading Bocchan at the same time I was reading I Am a Cat, never facing the same problems with it. It’s likely mainly the fact that I expected this story to be more from the cat’s perspective, but at times… well, I would say rather often, its voice gets completely drowned out by the discussions of the human characters at times. There were a few moments where I felt for the cat or was amused by its commentary, but I wish there were more of those moments.
Wish there was more of the actual cat, less details about the ponderings of the humans around. But with the cultural relevance, a worthwhile reading experience nonetheless
andymccormick's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
grayjay's review against another edition
4.0
I can't decide if I really liked this book, or if I just really wanted to really like this book. It has several things I really like ostensibly--talking cats, dry sardonic satire, Japan--but I definitely had to drag myself through some of the duller parts.
moonnreaderr's review against another edition
This was so boring sorry. Couldn't get through it. I thought it wouldnbe a fun cat adventure but all tne cat does is watch its boring ass master
chill_8's review
adventurous
funny
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
marimar_morningstar's review against another edition
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
sapphicsoilscientist's review against another edition
Just didn’t hold my attention.
cornbread's review against another edition
3.0
the translators are right — soseki gets the formula right in the third entry
mikaylahaven945's review against another edition
Picked up several others since starting I Am A Cat, will keep listening to the audio book, just putting it down for a little.