Reviews

A Street Cat Named Bob: How One Man and His Cat Found Hope on the Streets by James Bowen

amalipulan's review against another edition

5.0

I saw this book on the recommended shelf in my favorite bookstore. But I picked it up because Mom said the cat looked like Taylor Swift (what?)

I finished this book in one day, meaning that I really enjoyed it. I would also like to put in that this is EXACTLY the kind of non-fiction book I've been looking for.

It's not too dark, a bit sad, and a sprinkle of happiness. In short, it's life. As in, something I can relate to. Not that I mean I've experienced what the author had, but it's a lot less depressing compared to the non-fiction books about women of polygamous marriage.

I'm pretty sure you know the video mentioned in the book titled Bobcat and I. Well, here it is.

joeking_'s review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

4.0

beckybubbles's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

mirirose's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

4.5

itsabbiejade's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

3.0

Super cute story, I am so happy for James and Bob! Read a bit like a children’s book at times (asides from the dark content). I am a dog person through and through so the way dogs were treated in this made me a bit sad - no bad dogs just bad owners. An enjoyable read, and I learnt a lot about the Big Issue  which I didn’t know about before, and will definitely try and purchase a magazine in future, I really like their philosophy. Happy that charities like the Blue Cross and the RSPCA exist, they are real heroes in this book too 🥰

marcia_94's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced

4.0

This book is incredibly heartwarming, depicting the amazing true story of how a cat completely transformed someone's life for the better.

ruthlesss's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

4.0

suzysuzy34's review against another edition

5.0

This book was certainly different read to what I normally like reading but I heard this book being talked about on the radio, they were talking about the film and I thought at the time how I wouldn't mind reading that.

Being a cat lover is what obviously drew me into the story, and what a heartwarming tale it was. James meet Bob at a very rough time in his life, being a drug addict and in sheltered accommodation Bob truly helped James turn his life around. Bob drew in the crowds when James was busking, and when James started selling the big issue. Bob is truly James's best friend, companion and soul mate. Lovely easy reading.

I bought the paperback as it was cheaper than the kindle price.

ellatallulah's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

4.0

readwithme123's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective

5.0