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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.
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.
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
labunnywtf's review against another edition
5.0
This is a beautiful book. Cover to cover, I fell in love so hard. I can't even begin to express it.
James is a wonderful person. Not just for saving Bob, which really, he gets all the points just for that. But for allowing Bob to help him grow as a human being, to move past the horror that is heroin addiction, then methadone dependence, and better himself. I realize he had help getting his story into novel form, but the book feels real, like he sat down and wrote it.
Bob is a phenomenal character. What a fantastic cat. I looked up a few interviews with James and Bob, and you can tell he's got a great personality. When James talks about trying to "let Bob go", my heart hurt. I was worried Bob would feel like James was basically throwing him away. And I love that he's such a cat, and wouldn't let him get rid of him.
I was also petrified that Bob would die at the end of the book. Marley and Me really ruined me for true stories about animals.
I recommend this book highly. HIGHLY.
James is a wonderful person. Not just for saving Bob, which really, he gets all the points just for that. But for allowing Bob to help him grow as a human being, to move past the horror that is heroin addiction, then methadone dependence, and better himself. I realize he had help getting his story into novel form, but the book feels real, like he sat down and wrote it.
Bob is a phenomenal character. What a fantastic cat. I looked up a few interviews with James and Bob, and you can tell he's got a great personality. When James talks about trying to "let Bob go", my heart hurt. I was worried Bob would feel like James was basically throwing him away. And I love that he's such a cat, and wouldn't let him get rid of him.
I was also petrified that Bob would die at the end of the book. Marley and Me really ruined me for true stories about animals.
I recommend this book highly. HIGHLY.
punk_flower_child's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
A sweet, slice-of-life type story. Maybe not the best writing in history but a lovely read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Classism, and Addiction
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, and Violence
lauren62's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
4.0
Easy reading. Such a lovely inspiring story but would have been nice have been fleshed out a bit more
animelanie's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars - read it in a day, it was so good and easy to read! In fact, I was reading it when I was having a tattoo done, so at least something was enjoyable lol.
Really nice yet sad story, highlighting the life of those living on the street. I have to admit, I'm more likely to be agreeable to being approached if the person has an animal - though of course im always polite and offer help when I can. This really showed how dehumanising life on the streets is, and how hard it is to get back on your feet. I love Bob, he's amazing, but then, all cats are ^-^
Really nice yet sad story, highlighting the life of those living on the street. I have to admit, I'm more likely to be agreeable to being approached if the person has an animal - though of course im always polite and offer help when I can. This really showed how dehumanising life on the streets is, and how hard it is to get back on your feet. I love Bob, he's amazing, but then, all cats are ^-^