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A review by pagewanderer_
Cat's People by Tanya Guerrero
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Cat’s People is about a stray cat who by a mix of coincidence and slight urging, brings together 5 people’s lives. Each of these five people are at either at a crossroads in their lives or in a rut.
Set in a modern New York, it’s eclectic and quirky and highlights the uniqueness of the city and its people. There is a beautiful range of cultures and different socio-economic backgrounds, but the underlying vibe is comforting and homey. It’s a pretty quick read, and although alternating between the five different POVs, it’s easy to follow. For the most part, it is lighthearted but with deeper themes throughout.
The biggest issue I had with this was the writing. It seemed too simplistic and each character felt one dimensional. Like each one had one character trait and that’s all they were. There was not a lot of depth so when the problems of each character was resolved, it didn’t feel satisfying. Things just sort of happened and especially bad things would pop up out of nowhere but resolved very quickly and cleanly.
I also didn’t buy the romance; especially with the notes. I expected more out of this just because it was such a highlight in the blurb. The ending was sweet but the journey there was unsatisfactory.
Overall it was okay. If the character and plot were fleshed out just a bit more, it would have been more enjoyable.
Thank you to the author, publishers, and NetGalley for the eArc. All opinions are my own.
Set in a modern New York, it’s eclectic and quirky and highlights the uniqueness of the city and its people. There is a beautiful range of cultures and different socio-economic backgrounds, but the underlying vibe is comforting and homey. It’s a pretty quick read, and although alternating between the five different POVs, it’s easy to follow. For the most part, it is lighthearted but with deeper themes throughout.
The biggest issue I had with this was the writing. It seemed too simplistic and each character felt one dimensional. Like each one had one character trait and that’s all they were. There was not a lot of depth so when the problems of each character was resolved, it didn’t feel satisfying. Things just sort of happened and especially bad things would pop up out of nowhere but resolved very quickly and cleanly.
I also didn’t buy the romance; especially with the notes. I expected more out of this just because it was such a highlight in the blurb. The ending was sweet but the journey there was unsatisfactory.
Overall it was okay. If the character and plot were fleshed out just a bit more, it would have been more enjoyable.
Thank you to the author, publishers, and NetGalley for the eArc. All opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Minor: Sexual assault