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heatherrobs's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
cirrusmammatus's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
viuuuuuuuuuu1's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
dokujoy's review against another edition
I've loved other Natsume Soseki works but this one is too boring. First couple chapters are ok, the rest is just meh.
mions's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
This book is referenced in plenty of media, so I am glad I have now read it and can understand those better!
What’d I think of the book itself though? Ehh... I don’t think the writing style used here is really for me. I found myself losing focus rather often.
I don’t think it’s a problem with Natsume as an author. I have been reading Bocchan at the same time I was reading I Am a Cat, never facing the same problems with it. It’s likely mainly the fact that I expected this story to be more from the cat’s perspective, but at times… well, I would say rather often, its voice gets completely drowned out by the discussions of the human characters at times. There were a few moments where I felt for the cat or was amused by its commentary, but I wish there were more of those moments.
Wish there was more of the actual cat, less details about the ponderings of the humans around. But with the cultural relevance, a worthwhile reading experience nonetheless
What’d I think of the book itself though? Ehh... I don’t think the writing style used here is really for me. I found myself losing focus rather often.
I don’t think it’s a problem with Natsume as an author. I have been reading Bocchan at the same time I was reading I Am a Cat, never facing the same problems with it. It’s likely mainly the fact that I expected this story to be more from the cat’s perspective, but at times… well, I would say rather often, its voice gets completely drowned out by the discussions of the human characters at times. There were a few moments where I felt for the cat or was amused by its commentary, but I wish there were more of those moments.
Wish there was more of the actual cat, less details about the ponderings of the humans around. But with the cultural relevance, a worthwhile reading experience nonetheless
andymccormick's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
grayjay's review against another edition
4.0
I can't decide if I really liked this book, or if I just really wanted to really like this book. It has several things I really like ostensibly--talking cats, dry sardonic satire, Japan--but I definitely had to drag myself through some of the duller parts.
moonnreaderr's review against another edition
This was so boring sorry. Couldn't get through it. I thought it wouldnbe a fun cat adventure but all tne cat does is watch its boring ass master
chill_8's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
marimar_morningstar's review against another edition
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5