Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
I'm a sucker for animals and books, the two combined make for a great emotional read for anyone who loves animals and has ever lost one you'll be crying for Vicki Myron before the end of the book. Dewey even though I never met you, I'll never forget you.
3.5 is a more accurate review, but dewey is a cutie, so let's just give him the extra 1/2 star for goodreads.
my daughter wanted me to read this book as they read an abridged version in her 4th grade class. the story of dewey is compelling - if you've ever rescued an animal and fell head over heels in love you will relate very personally to this tale. and if you know much about orange tabbies you aren't surprised that dewey had such a personality. [of course not all are this way, but many many many orange kitties have a very special way of moving in the world].
while it seems like some people didn't want to read more about myron, i found those parts also interesting. she comes across as very mid-western, salt of the earth. there isn't much nonsense, or self-pity, or frill. just straightforward story telling -with some first hand farm knowledge thrown in. as a city girl i had no idea that each kernel of corn forms when ONE silk is pollinated. that was super interesting to me and kind of a lovely metaphor.
enjoyable? yes. predictable tear jerker ending? yes. earth shattering? no. but wholly worth reading if it aligns with your interests.
my daughter wanted me to read this book as they read an abridged version in her 4th grade class. the story of dewey is compelling - if you've ever rescued an animal and fell head over heels in love you will relate very personally to this tale. and if you know much about orange tabbies you aren't surprised that dewey had such a personality. [of course not all are this way, but many many many orange kitties have a very special way of moving in the world].
while it seems like some people didn't want to read more about myron, i found those parts also interesting. she comes across as very mid-western, salt of the earth. there isn't much nonsense, or self-pity, or frill. just straightforward story telling -with some first hand farm knowledge thrown in. as a city girl i had no idea that each kernel of corn forms when ONE silk is pollinated. that was super interesting to me and kind of a lovely metaphor.
enjoyable? yes. predictable tear jerker ending? yes. earth shattering? no. but wholly worth reading if it aligns with your interests.
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
I loved a lot of things about this book. It offers insight to mid-western farming communities. It tells about the power of small intangible things that make a difference - like a cat that lives in a public library.
I read this for a book club. I dislike cats so 1 star for the cat . The book gets 2 stars for at least talking about the history of the town and not just the cats digestive problems.
I can't believe a story about a cat in Iowa could make me cry so much. Most were tears of joy, but they were still tears. I don't know if dog people will enjoy it, but cat people definitely will. :)
This was a wonderful, heartwarming story about a cat and the woman who saved his life. I had never heard of this famous cat, but I am so glad that I have learned about him now. Had I known of him before, though, I would have found a way to go and see him in person. I love that he was such a people person and that he really lifted the spirits of those who needed it the most. It is funny, bittersweet, interesting, and just plain good.
Sweet story of an abandoned orange kitten who becomes famous as the quirky cat-in-residence at the public library in Spencer, Iowa. Animal lovers will definitely enjoy the stories about Dewey Readmore Books (his full literary name), but this is also a human story. Author Vicki Myron delves into the hardships her hometown of Spencer has endured, as well as personal ones. Simple but potent thoughts are woven throughout the book: the importance of family, appreciating those who do ordinary things extraordinarily well, the strange but lovely connection between people and animals, and how sometimes animals help people connect to each other. A good read for cat lovers and book lovers alike.
I loved hearing about Dewey. That is, reading about him. I admit that I skipped quite a bit of the exposition, however. I think Vicki Myron is a good writer, but honestly I wasn't in the mood to hear a lot of background. I got enough of it to know how significant Dewey was to the library and to the town, and that's all I really needed. A lovely story, glad I read it.