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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.madileidel's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Graphic for providing this electronic advanced copy for review!
I have been a fan of Lucy Knisley’s comics for a while since I discovered them on twitter years ago. I distinctly remember when Linney passed away back in 2019 because one of our family cats passed away shortly after. Now years later, I am reading Linney’s book the month after my cat, Markie, has passed away - also so old and full of such woe. This book really touched me as a cat owner. It made me laugh, it made me cry, and so much reminded me of my wonderful boy who I miss so much.
It was a tough but cathartic read after my own loss. I kept turning to my fiancé to show him comics that reminded me of Markie and his silliness. He was so like Linney. An absolutely wonderful book that touched my heart. Highly recommended.
I have been a fan of Lucy Knisley’s comics for a while since I discovered them on twitter years ago. I distinctly remember when Linney passed away back in 2019 because one of our family cats passed away shortly after. Now years later, I am reading Linney’s book the month after my cat, Markie, has passed away - also so old and full of such woe. This book really touched me as a cat owner. It made me laugh, it made me cry, and so much reminded me of my wonderful boy who I miss so much.
It was a tough but cathartic read after my own loss. I kept turning to my fiancé to show him comics that reminded me of Markie and his silliness. He was so like Linney. An absolutely wonderful book that touched my heart. Highly recommended.
eboods's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!
I. LOVE. THIS. It made me very sad and weepy at work, but I absolutely love how Lucy Knisley draws, especially how she draws cats. I followed all of these comics on twitter and absolutely fell in love. She totally knows the love of a cat, and the true personalities they all have.
I. LOVE. THIS. It made me very sad and weepy at work, but I absolutely love how Lucy Knisley draws, especially how she draws cats. I followed all of these comics on twitter and absolutely fell in love. She totally knows the love of a cat, and the true personalities they all have.
barnstormingbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Childrens and Random House Graphic for the e-ARC
This has been a month, so I feel For Linney the aging long haired cat starring in Knisley’s life and story. Simple line drawings manage to catch the expressive and ridiculousness that is living with and loving a cat.
Layered with the silliness of children’s interactions, a loving neighbor dog who doesn’t get it, and the everyday woe that is being a much loved cat, this graphic novel gives all the feels. Not only to complex emotions of owning a cat, but also of watching a pet age, and the lengths we go to extend and honor that life.
This book had me tearing up and laughing out loud, as a new cat convert I now understand.
brancrisp's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? N/A
5.0
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