I Am a Cat by Natsume Sōseki, Aiko Ito, Graeme Wilson

480 pages first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Description

I am a cat. As yet I have no name.So begins one of the most original and unforgettable works in Japanese literature.Richly allegorical and delightfully readable, I Am a Cat is the chronicle of an unloved, unwanted, wandering kitten who spends all ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 951 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
reflective 65%
lighthearted 53%
challenging 20%
informative 17%
relaxing 16%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
dark 6%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 82%
medium 14%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 35% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.5

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