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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
start: it's a book about a cat, and the people who fall in love with him--of course i'm gonna love it!
Ok, it should have been titled Dewey and Me. Vicvky shared her life and how Dewey fit in it, which is fine, but the title was somewhat misleading because I WANTED TO READ ABOUT A CAT.
Ok, it should have been titled Dewey and Me. Vicvky shared her life and how Dewey fit in it, which is fine, but the title was somewhat misleading because I WANTED TO READ ABOUT A CAT.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
This was a really cute story!! Getting to know the handsome cat Dewey was and his story, getting to read how librarianship has changed throughout the years, and the power of hope and community was such a treat ❤
Heartwarming stories, but sort of slow. Personal, not professional, writing touch
If you love cats, you will fall in love with Dewey, and you will love reading about him. He story is touching and often humorous. You will not be disappointed there.
However, if you're just looking for an uplifting story about a cat with a big heart who wins the love of an entire town (and many tourists as well), your eyes might glaze over during some chapters. She goes into a LOT of detail about the history of the area and about her own life story and family history, much of which is the complete opposite of uplifting. There are entire chapters that don't even mention Dewey. To some readers, diving into the area's history and the author's personal life might make the story richer and give it more meaning, while to others, it will just be a big distraction from the main event: Dewey!
A word to the wise: if you are someone who gets really upset when horrible things happen to cats, you might be better off skipping the chapter "Memories of Mom." There is nothing about Dewey in the chapter, and what happens to Vicki's parents' cat (and the complete lack of consequences for the perpetrator) will make your blood boil. I read that chapter on my lunch break and was so upset I could hardly focus at work all afternoon.
However, if you're just looking for an uplifting story about a cat with a big heart who wins the love of an entire town (and many tourists as well), your eyes might glaze over during some chapters. She goes into a LOT of detail about the history of the area and about her own life story and family history, much of which is the complete opposite of uplifting. There are entire chapters that don't even mention Dewey. To some readers, diving into the area's history and the author's personal life might make the story richer and give it more meaning, while to others, it will just be a big distraction from the main event: Dewey!
A word to the wise: if you are someone who gets really upset when horrible things happen to cats, you might be better off skipping the chapter "Memories of Mom." There is nothing about Dewey in the chapter, and what happens to Vicki's parents' cat (and the complete lack of consequences for the perpetrator) will make your blood boil. I read that chapter on my lunch break and was so upset I could hardly focus at work all afternoon.
I actually found Myron's stories about Spencer, Iowa, and other parts of the mid-west (Geeat Plains) more interesting than the rather predictable stuff about Dewey. I was also partial to the location of much of the book--a small town library.
Dewey was dropped into the library's return book slot on the coldest night of the year, he was only 8 weeks old! He survived and lived in the library for over 15 years touching lives in big and small ways.
Very touching story of just how animals can change, help and touch our lives. Be prepared laugh and cry.
Very touching story of just how animals can change, help and touch our lives. Be prepared laugh and cry.
Sweet book, especially since it involves a library.
An okay book, a nice story, but quite a bit smarmy. But I always wanted to read it, and now I have.