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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
Back in May I began reading Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron. I bought this book because Dewey looks an awful lot like my little Simba. I knew, from the moment I began reading the first chapter, that this book was destined to bring me great joy.
Although it too me way longer to read than it should have, no words can express the emotion that Dewey brought as I read through the book. From giggling out loud to shedding tears, this book is a must-read for anyone who has a beloved pet.
Although it too me way longer to read than it should have, no words can express the emotion that Dewey brought as I read through the book. From giggling out loud to shedding tears, this book is a must-read for anyone who has a beloved pet.
This was very sweet, although also very sappy. I liked it more than I thought I would, but that's mostly because I didn't expect to like it at all. It was our book club pick for this month and although I wasn't wanting to read it much, I didn't hate it. I also didn't love it, but it was cute and fluffy (literally), which is what we were looking for this month in our book club after reading several heavy books. It didn't produce a lot of conversation about the actual book, but we did all talk about our own pets a lot, which was fun. It wasn't anything amazing, but it was pretty much what we expected and needed.
This book was a little too "chicken soupy" for this library lovers soul. In fact half way through the book I looked at the back slip cover and who do I find endorsing this book but the editor of Chicken Soup for the Soul.
I love libraries
I love small towns
I am tolerant of cats
However I find my self yawning when ever anyone begins to talk of their beloved pet's antics as if they were a substitute child. And that is what this whole book was about.
Plus I can't stand the name dewey, it reminds me of mildew, and I loath mildew or any form of refrigerator fungus
I love libraries
I love small towns
I am tolerant of cats
However I find my self yawning when ever anyone begins to talk of their beloved pet's antics as if they were a substitute child. And that is what this whole book was about.
Plus I can't stand the name dewey, it reminds me of mildew, and I loath mildew or any form of refrigerator fungus
This was a cute book. Great for all ages. I could have finished it in one setting.
Dewey Readmore Books - este é o nome completo do gato que, por 19 anos, morou na bilbioteca pública de Spencer, uma pequena cidade de Iowa. Uma narrativa emcionante, que me conquistou por completo. Amo gatos, e amo bibliotecas, a união dos dois é perfeita. Para alguém iniciando o curso de Biblioteconomia, este livro é mais que uma narrativa, é um aprendizado.
Full disclosure - I skipped over the parts that weren't about Dewey. I know the book was also about the author, but I was only interested in the Dewey stuff.
I am a sucker for a good pet book. I love hearing about how animals can change peoples' lives so dramatically - especially cats. Cats get such a bad reputation for being hateful, but I've had so many wonderful and loving kitties in my life that I know what awesome animals they are.
Dewey was fun to read about. He was definitely a character, and I loved seeing how important he was for so many people. I also loved that he got so many people out to the library.
I probably should not have picked this book at this particular moment since I have a pet that is having some pretty major medical issues and this book ends as most animal memoirs end, but it was still a sweet book about a lovely kitty.
I am a sucker for a good pet book. I love hearing about how animals can change peoples' lives so dramatically - especially cats. Cats get such a bad reputation for being hateful, but I've had so many wonderful and loving kitties in my life that I know what awesome animals they are.
Dewey was fun to read about. He was definitely a character, and I loved seeing how important he was for so many people. I also loved that he got so many people out to the library.
I probably should not have picked this book at this particular moment since I have a pet that is having some pretty major medical issues and this book ends as most animal memoirs end, but it was still a sweet book about a lovely kitty.
Charming story of a library cat and a struggling Midwestern town. At times, it is difficult to tell which is the more predominant subject. Dewey is short and sweet; it is just the right length to uplift your spirits in a day. Thankfully, Vicki's retelling of Dewey's life includes enough pragmatism to avoid becoming saccharine. She repeatedly recognizes the fact that Dewey, although he is very special, IS just a cat and not the "pweshus kitteh who saves them all." (To be honest, I was half-expecting that.) At the same time, however, readers--especially cat lovers--can't help but love Dewey. His amusing escapades are written with a light heart, while the descriptions of Spencer's (the town's) troubles add gravity to the story. I found myself involved -- and that is always a sign of a pretty good book. If you are looking for a sweet sample of small-town American realism, here it is.
I am a big cat lover, so naturally I wanted to read this true story about a library cat. It is very cute, sad, and touching, and I think it would appeal to anyone, even if you don't like cats.
I'm not a huge cat lover, but I am a library lover. A friend loaned me this book. I liked it! It isn't the most polished read, but it is very heartfelt. I wished that I could have met Dewey after reading it.
Everything about Iowa and Dewey is AWESOME and everything else SUCKS!. That's what I got from this book and I'm a self styled crazy cat lady (3 cats). It's so childish it should be a kids book.