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marywahlmeierbracciano's review against another edition
emotional
funny
4.75
If you enjoy following cats on Instagram as much as I do, you’ll love Woe by Lucy Knisley, a collection of comics about her cat, Linney. It’s an especially meaningful read now that Linney has passed on. For those who love iconic kitties with big purrsonalities (such as the Raven’s own, Dashiell), Woe is a hilarious and heartfelt tribute.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death
shershenk's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This made me smile. What a comfort.
grandcapitalr's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
daphnea's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
This book follows an elderly orange house cat named Linney and her family (two adult humans and a preschooler). The book has a cozy feel that any animal lover or pet owner can relate to, especially Linney's quirks (causing chaos) and "woes" (being vocal). The book feels fast-paced because each story is only a few pages long. There are no chapters, but each story has a different color scheme from the one before it.
I would recommended this book to anyone who loves cozy, slice of life cat stories, but it should be noted that this wonderfully silly elderly cat does not live forever.
I would recommended this book to anyone who loves cozy, slice of life cat stories, but it should be noted that this wonderfully silly elderly cat does not live forever.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
rainbowbookworm's review
5.0
While plenty of people knew Linney in real life, thousands of us fell in love with her through Knisley’s online comic strips. As the author surmised, we were brokenhearted to learn of her passing, but at the same time grateful to be able to share the burden of grief and offer heartfelt condolences—albeit digitally.
Though Linney lives in our hearts, I hope that more people discover her in this logophilic paean to the beloved ginger cat. Though ultimately heartbreaking, I think it is a must read for anyone who has been lucky enough to have been loved by a cat.
Though Linney lives in our hearts, I hope that more people discover her in this logophilic paean to the beloved ginger cat. Though ultimately heartbreaking, I think it is a must read for anyone who has been lucky enough to have been loved by a cat.
lyoungthebookfae's review against another edition
5.0
Well, getting to the end made me sob! But on the whole, it was so good! The illustrations are so cute, and I loved how Linney spoke <3 A wonderful comic compilation!!
lyoungthebookfae's review against another edition
5.0
Well, getting to the end made me sob! But on the whole, it was so good! The illustrations are so cute, and I loved how Linney spoke <3 A wonderful comic compilation!!
chessakat's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
msiegert's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
balletbookworm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Oh, Linney <3
I read all of Lucy's Linney comics as she posted them on IG and just loved her depiction of this very vocal feline and her (supposed) thought processes. Cried buckets when she passed (I had just lost one then the other of my own kitties, so her comic was such a mirror of my own thoughts). I had completely forgot one of the Pal comics where he describes where Linney came from and it's such a "this is from the brain of a toddler so yes, I guess it does make sense" LOL.
Definitely buying when it comes out.
I read all of Lucy's Linney comics as she posted them on IG and just loved her depiction of this very vocal feline and her (supposed) thought processes. Cried buckets when she passed (I had just lost one then the other of my own kitties, so her comic was such a mirror of my own thoughts). I had completely forgot one of the Pal comics where he describes where Linney came from and it's such a "this is from the brain of a toddler so yes, I guess it does make sense" LOL.
Definitely buying when it comes out.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
If anyone doesn't know, these comics are driven by Linney aging in real time and then end with Linney's death, because she was a real, elderly cat who was loved so much her very talented human made a book all about her.