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josie_addison's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
coinchantal's review against another edition
5.0
What a delightful read. I enjoyed it from page one to the end. Saw the movie many years before and the book is way beter. Read it in one sitting.
rlbeatty91's review against another edition
Shy reporter Mr. Tibble gets in trouble with the editor of the paper when he writes yet another story about cats. He can’t help it that he is more interested in cats than people—and gets along with them better, too. Then he meets Miss Minou, a cat who has mysteriously transformed into a human. As Mr. Tibble helps Miss Minou to behave like a human, she gives him the scoop on the best news stories from around town.
This is a translation of a popular Dutch title, and there were definitely parts of the story that seemed very European. For example, the story being based entirely around adults (both humans and felines) and their somewhat adult problems (Mr. Tibble trying to keep his job, the Tatter Cat as an overworked mother, neighbors inquiring about Mr. Tibble and Miss Minou living together). However, while different, the story will still hold readers’ interest.
This is a translation of a popular Dutch title, and there were definitely parts of the story that seemed very European. For example, the story being based entirely around adults (both humans and felines) and their somewhat adult problems (Mr. Tibble trying to keep his job, the Tatter Cat as an overworked mother, neighbors inquiring about Mr. Tibble and Miss Minou living together). However, while different, the story will still hold readers’ interest.
kittymamers's review against another edition
3.0
no ma ei tea, see ei olnud kindlasti jaburam ega halvem lugu kui "Viplala". aga mul ei ole pärast nii umbes kümnendat eluaastat tekkinud erilist soovi "Viplalat" üle lugeda (kuigi ma vist ikkagi olen seda teinud, kahtlaselt hästi on meeles kõik) ja "Miisu" (nagu ta vist ju eesti keelde tõlgitud on? see ingliskeelne pealkiri on ikka päris kohmakas) ei ole ka sedasorti lasteraamat, mida täiskasvanu omaette lugema peaks. ses mõttes, et midagi kuigi sügavat ses loos pole, nalja ka eriti ei saa ja tagatipuks tekib ebamugavaid küsimusi (noor daam käib ja nühib pead vastu võõraid mehi, really?)
eloisesal's review against another edition
4.0
Second book I've read in Dutch! It was so cute!! Definitely more of a kid's book but I learnt so much useful cat vocabulary and I really enjoyed the story, the characters, and the setting
erinsbookshelves's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
storymi's review against another edition
5.0
Misschien ben ik in een extra nostalgische bui vandaag, door de sneeuw, maar ik werd dus ook helemaal nostalgisch van dit boek :D echt een heel leuk verhaal. Had de film al heel vaak gezien, maar het boek nog nooit gelezen. Het was trouwens voor jongere kinderen geschreven (qua stijl) dan ik verwachtte, maar ik zat er al heel snel helemaal in. Hoe de katse manieren tot in de kleinste details worden door verwerkt, de kleine grapjes en het is ook gewoon een heel lief verhaal. Ook een leuk detail in een kinderboek (uit de jaren 70). Tibbe die zijn buurman excuses aanbiedt omdat hij geen sigaretten in huis heeft voor het bezoek 'Maar ik heb wel pepermuntjes?'