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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
Cute story. Probably only a librarian and/or a cat love would like this book.
Although the writing is not brilliant, I think any cat-lover would enjoy the anecdotes throughout the book.
This was a fantastic book. The story is so sweet and touching and the fact that its a true story makes it all the much better. The whole time I was reading i kept thinking I wanted to visit this Iowa town and meet this cat. This is a true story so there isn't a lot of sustained plot or twists or anything, just a light, quick read that makes you feel warm inside. I'd recommend this to any animal lover or someone who wants a quick happy book. I thought this book was great and I'm happy the story of Dewey could be told in such a great way.
A story about a cute cat, a small American town, the library director who found the cat as a kitten, and the community that grew to love him.
I really hate myself for reading this book and more importantly, for that small part of me that enjoyed it. If you'll excuse me, I'm going to go shush someone and enjoy being a stereotype.
What a lovely book! Very well written, especially for a story that could have technically worked on sentimentality alone. Lots of library love, musings on the importance of communities, and of course, cats.
My unhealthy and irrational love of cats made me want to read this. "A Tale of Two Kitties" is a pun on Charles Dickens? You don't say. This book was too repetitive, and it painfully spelled out even the most obvious things. It could probably be half as long and still tell the story. The last few chapters of the book are the only reason I'm giving the book 3 stars instead of 2. I hugged my cat 15 times after I finished.
I'll be honest, I'm not sure if I had ever heard of Dewey growing up, but having a grandmother who read every magazine and news story ever printed, I'm sure I did at some point.
I picked up this book because I come from a long line of cat lovers and am, of course, an avid reader and library lover. So what could be more perfect?
Fair warning, the book starts off a bit slow, focusing on the history of town of Spencer and Iowa in general. It's a nice diversion and gives good insight into the setting. It can get a bit boring, but skimming through those sections won't leave you confused later on. It's simply to set the scene. I read through it completely, just because I'm that way.
The story of Dewey itself is a really touching one. If you've ever owned a cat, you'll really understand the emotions of this book. But even if you're not a cat or animal person at all, there's plenty of human drama within the pages, detailing the hard life of Vicky Myron, the co-author and librarian who found Dewey. It really touches your heart in every way.
Fair warning, if you're even a somewhat emotional person, you're likely to be in tears for the last 5 chapters. Not one of them is particularly happy.
Even though the book is sad, it's uplifting and I would recommend it to anyone. I gave it only 3 stars because it's nothing momentous or earth-shattering, just a good, although emotional, read.
I picked up this book because I come from a long line of cat lovers and am, of course, an avid reader and library lover. So what could be more perfect?
Fair warning, the book starts off a bit slow, focusing on the history of town of Spencer and Iowa in general. It's a nice diversion and gives good insight into the setting. It can get a bit boring, but skimming through those sections won't leave you confused later on. It's simply to set the scene. I read through it completely, just because I'm that way.
The story of Dewey itself is a really touching one. If you've ever owned a cat, you'll really understand the emotions of this book. But even if you're not a cat or animal person at all, there's plenty of human drama within the pages, detailing the hard life of Vicky Myron, the co-author and librarian who found Dewey. It really touches your heart in every way.
Fair warning, if you're even a somewhat emotional person, you're likely to be in tears for the last 5 chapters. Not one of them is particularly happy.
Even though the book is sad, it's uplifting and I would recommend it to anyone. I gave it only 3 stars because it's nothing momentous or earth-shattering, just a good, although emotional, read.
The 2 stars is really only for the cover, and the general idea of the book. Otherwise it would have been 1.
I love cats. I love books. Put a gorgeous photo of a beautiful/adorable cat on the cover with books? I'm sold. I was in love with this book as soon as I picked it up.
Then I got bogged down in a disjointed tale of a personal woman's trouble, Iowa history, and Spencer's struggles. Interspersed were anecdotes of Dewey. And prevailing through the whole book was a sense of an inferiority complex covered with a false bravado/pride.
I can believe that Dewey was a fantastic cat who made a difference (it was reiterated many many times in the book). But the writing style was just not good. Not charming. Not interesting. Very disappointing.
I love cats. I love books. Put a gorgeous photo of a beautiful/adorable cat on the cover with books? I'm sold. I was in love with this book as soon as I picked it up.
Then I got bogged down in a disjointed tale of a personal woman's trouble, Iowa history, and Spencer's struggles. Interspersed were anecdotes of Dewey. And prevailing through the whole book was a sense of an inferiority complex covered with a false bravado/pride.
I can believe that Dewey was a fantastic cat who made a difference (it was reiterated many many times in the book). But the writing style was just not good. Not charming. Not interesting. Very disappointing.