I Am a Cat by Natsume Sōseki

I Am a Cat

I am a Cat #1-3

Natsume Sōseki with Aiko Ito (Translator)

480 pages first pub 1905 (editions)

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"A nonchalant string of anecdotes and wisecracks, told by a fellow who doesn't have a name, and has never caught a mouse, and isn't much good for anything except watching human beings in action..." --The New YorkerWritten from 1904 through 1906, S...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,203 reviews

Moods

funny 73%
reflective 63%
lighthearted 50%
challenging 18%
relaxing 17%
informative 15%
emotional 10%
adventurous 9%
sad 9%
dark 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 79%
medium 15%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.5

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