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

480 pages first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced
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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 1,214 reviews

Moods

funny 73%
reflective 62%
lighthearted 50%
challenging 18%
relaxing 17%
informative 15%
adventurous 10%
emotional 10%
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: 29% | No: 28% | 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: 24% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.5

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