3.8 AVERAGE


Surprising, entertaining, interesting and even sometimes an emotional read. This book chronicles the fascinating life and times (thus far) of Felix the Railway Cat. Her arrival has an astonishing impact on her new colleagues when she joined the team working at Huddersfield Railway Station. An influence which is felt far and wide, from the local Huddersfield community to the world via social media. Who knew one being could achieve all that she has (so far). I really enjoyed all the behind the scenes workings of the railway station. I’m addicted to her Facebook page now too. I guess the only thing to do now is make the pilgrimage to Huddersfield Station and try to meet her.

In a random note, I’m a train driver in London and my guinea pigs have been known to accompany me to work (on the occasional night shift).

I confess I’m now a little in love with Felix. I was a bit dubious about starting this as I’ve read quite a number of cat based books and with the exception of a few I’ve been disappointed. They either try and oversell the “special” qualities (that aren’t so special) or end on a sad note. This is quite a simple story and to begin with felt a bit repetitive and I thought oh no here we go! However I was soon sucked in and wanted to know more about Felix and how she settled in as a station cat. They tell her story in a way that shows she’s actually quite an ordinary cat, and many times I thought one of mines done that or would be more than capable of doing that. The story of the run away child actually had me well up a bit which happens very rarely with books. I am now a follower on Facebook and instagram and look forward to seeing and hearing more about her.

DNF
I didnt think I could dislike a cat this much. Its told so childish and they give this cat such an attitude. and the story is so boring

Non ci posso fare niente, adoro sempre di più le storie di gatti tanto quanto amo le mie piccoline!
Così, con un libro, ho "coperto" due obiettivi diversi e chiudo con leggerezza questo mese di letture.
Felix in realtà è una gatta e, con una storia leggera, divertente, quasi da fiaba, la scrittrice racconta la vera storia di Felix, la gatta della stazione di Hudderfield in Gran Bretagna.
In poco più di una trentina di brevi capitoli la storia inizia con la richiesta di Gareth di "adottare" un gatto ma tutti i tentativi vanno a vuoto, il capostazione Paul è irremovibile.
Ma, quando Paul viene sostituito per un breve periodo, la speranza si riaccende ed ecco che arriva la cucciola.
Tra giochi, monellerie e coccole, i mesi e gli anni passano, sempre più amata dalla "grande famiglia" della stazione ma anche dai passeggeri che la fotografano e postano le foto su Facebook.
La gatta, assunta come "derattizzatrice", è diventata così famosa da veder creata una sua pagina.
Ho scoperto questo libro per puro caso ad inizio mese, mi è apparso come pubblicità e a attirato subito la foto perché è simile alla mia Mimi, tranne per il pelo corto e un po' di bianco in più!
Ma per essere movimentate e cacciatrici sono identiche!
E quando ho letto che era una storia vera mi sono messa a cercare e ho visto diversi articoli e foto dedicate alla storia.
Sicuramente adatto a chi ama storie leggere sui gatti, un po' di ore da passare in serenità, senza pensare troppo a cosa si legge. Ma in fondo una bella storia di coesione tra i dipendenti, e di amore per gli animali.
Ho visto che c'è un secondo libro, con un piccolino... curiosa come sono sarà una delle prossime letture!

maccymacd's review

3.0

A nice and gentle story about Felix the Railway cat and her rise to fame as "Senior pest controller" in Huddersfield (complete with her own special name badge!) Felix sounds adorable, and it's amusing to hear the story of how she grows up along with her feisty siblings, as well as the mistake surrounding her name... I can't say this was one of my favourite cat memoirs, as some parts went on a little too long and were a bit "samey" but it was enjoyable and fun to read and lovely to learn what an impact Felix has made on both members of the workforce and the commuters; some who have travelled for miles to see her!

4,8 ⭐️
Felix je prostě zlatíčko! 💓🐱
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pussreboots's review

5.0

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE

http://pussreboots.com/blog/2017/comments_03/felix_the_railway_cat.html

Whilst I really love the idea that there is a train station in Yorkshire that has its very own resident cat, I did not enjoy what I read of Kate Moore's account of this at all. I found myself quite bored by the initial chapter, and Felix herself takes an awfully long time to be introduced. By that point, I had grown so tired of Moore's depiction of those who work in the station, and of her quite plodding writing, that I could not summon the excitement to read any further.

librarianelizabeth's review

4.0

This was exactly the right antidote to the winter book blues. Made me smile.

stephend81d5's review

4.0

The start of the story of felix the huddersfield railway station cat and how she has a personality of her own and her own fb page. Found the book very easy to read would suit cat lovers