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The Ghost Cat

Alex Howard

3.42 AVERAGE

ohhhsloane's review

3.25

adventurous informative lighthearted relaxing 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

3.75/5
This was a cute lil read! As a cat lover, I cried in chapter one when he died (not a spoiler- the book is literally called ghost cat). I loved the point of view from Grimalkin and traveling through time. This book could’ve been grossly elongated - I felt his time in each time period way too short. I wanted more?! Inly reason I can’t give 4 stars.
Also, I attempted audiobook for the first time and felt I was getting too lost (not my jam I guess)- so I returned that and rented the kindle version. (More my jam)

I just wanted more :(

321saral's review against another edition

2.25

lighthearted

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

natyoung73's review

3.0

adventurous slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Not quite what I expected. It was ok.

lost_jade's review

2.75

emotional lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

redley's review

1.5

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

brandenburg_reads's review

5.0

Grimalkin, a cat whose story begins in a cozy setting, captures a moment between Grimalkin and Eilidh, his beloved human. This touching scene marks the end of Grimalkin's earthly existence and the beginning of his journey as the Ghost Cat. Grimalkin's ghost transition causes him to become a silent observer of the world around him. His perspective provides a unique view of the passage of time and the evolution of Edinburgh. The narrative cleverly uses Grimalkin's immortality to explore the lives of various individuals, revealing the interconnectedness of their stories and the city's history over 120 years.

This delightful story's premise was intriguing, adding some magic to a historical fiction-focused book. Grimalkin's personality shines and portrays classic cat thinking and behavior, which adds to the story's humor. His observations about humans, their relationships, and the passage of time make readers reflect on their lives and connections. You will immediately fall in love with Grimalkin. The author creates an imaginative, descriptive world that will move you through time. I enjoyed this cozy tale, but it also highlighted emotional and tragic times in human history. Every reader will love Grimaklin and his story.

I received an ARC ebook for my honest review. Thank you, NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing, Hanover Square Press.