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sweettartdemon's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
emsreadingdiary's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I’m being generous with the two to be honest. This read a lot like white liberalism and it becomes clear that the author doesn’t even adhere to the lessons she’s spewing. Also the although I know it was to show how the stereotypes are wrong, the way the Palestinians were portrayed made me uncomfortable. Disappointed to say the least.
toasst's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was very short and brought me out of a reading slump. Finished it in under 2 hours. I was glad to have read it, and the concept of seeing the world as a cat was something fresh.
rita_reads_cda's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sienna_gutsell's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
hyacinth_girl's review against another edition
4.0
It was the ending of this book that really got me. The use of the "desiderata" poem and the setting formed a touching story. I had never read the Desiderata before and it really moved me. The main character...a girl turned cat, was the school bully and a total brat that could only learn what her teacher was trying to get through to her by being reincarnated and learning to help others instead of helping herself. This book is a beautiful bridge between worlds, cultures, and customs.
moggmogg's review against another edition
4.0
To those who bring kindness to chaos (dedication).
Clare is a mean girl growing up in Pennsylvania until she dies and ends up a cat in the West Bank. After being chased by a mean tom cat, she follows 2 Israeli soldiers into a seemingly abandoned house hoping for safety and some food. They quickly realize that the house is not abandoned when she and the soldiers discover a little boy hiding there. The situation begins to spiral out of control and it is up to Clare to do something but what can a small cat such as herself do to fix the situation? Has Clare learned that she must, at least, try to do good? MS Children & War, Fantasy, Cats
Clare is a mean girl growing up in Pennsylvania until she dies and ends up a cat in the West Bank. After being chased by a mean tom cat, she follows 2 Israeli soldiers into a seemingly abandoned house hoping for safety and some food. They quickly realize that the house is not abandoned when she and the soldiers discover a little boy hiding there. The situation begins to spiral out of control and it is up to Clare to do something but what can a small cat such as herself do to fix the situation? Has Clare learned that she must, at least, try to do good? MS Children & War, Fantasy, Cats
desayunoconabejas's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
megankeli's review against another edition
4.0
It was very inspiring and I very much enjoyed reading this book
norsulaulu's review against another edition
4.0
I felt this was an interesting story around perspective and human nature. The hurdles of language and religious beliefs that separate us, that we use as defining characteristics of our identity are just facts. They don't alter the humanity of anyone on one side or the other, and there's plenty of similarities across these cultural divides. I thought this book opened up these themes quite well for discussions with young audiences as there is crossover between North American perspective alongside the Palestinian and Israeli - drawing further parallels to what NA children experience.
The characterization of Clare was quite well done. She's selfish and rude and everything, so it might be due to that that the other characters in the book didn't seem as complex. But her voice was very strong and engaging.
The characterization of Clare was quite well done. She's selfish and rude and everything, so it might be due to that that the other characters in the book didn't seem as complex. But her voice was very strong and engaging.