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A review by geej
Talk to the Tail: Adventures in Cat Ownership and Beyond by Tom Cox
3.0
While not as cohesive in narrative as Under the Paw, this is still a funny and heartwarming book for animal lovers.
It is clear that the tone and focus of the book changes midway due to events that occurred during its writing. What is initially a collection of short stories of Tom's history with various animals soon becomes a bittersweet recounting of his split from his wife Dee, and the emotional aftermath - especially where the cats are concerned. These parts, particularly the end, are all the more poignant for how understated Tom's narration is.
I really enjoyed the book more when it was raw and honest like this, but it was still great at the earlier parts - the chapter focusing on Tom's dad was a special delight. Overall, a most enjoyable and cheering read.
It is clear that the tone and focus of the book changes midway due to events that occurred during its writing. What is initially a collection of short stories of Tom's history with various animals soon becomes a bittersweet recounting of his split from his wife Dee, and the emotional aftermath - especially where the cats are concerned. These parts, particularly the end, are all the more poignant for how understated Tom's narration is.
I really enjoyed the book more when it was raw and honest like this, but it was still great at the earlier parts - the chapter focusing on Tom's dad was a special delight. Overall, a most enjoyable and cheering read.