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A review by mions
I Am a Cat by Natsume Sōseki
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
This book is referenced in plenty of media, so I am glad I have now read it and can understand those better!
What’d I think of the book itself though? Ehh... I don’t think the writing style used here is really for me. I found myself losing focus rather often.
I don’t think it’s a problem with Natsume as an author. I have been reading Bocchan at the same time I was reading I Am a Cat, never facing the same problems with it. It’s likely mainly the fact that I expected this story to be more from the cat’s perspective, but at times… well, I would say rather often, its voice gets completely drowned out by the discussions of the human characters at times. There were a few moments where I felt for the cat or was amused by its commentary, but I wish there were more of those moments.
Wish there was more of the actual cat, less details about the ponderings of the humans around. But with the cultural relevance, a worthwhile reading experience nonetheless
What’d I think of the book itself though? Ehh... I don’t think the writing style used here is really for me. I found myself losing focus rather often.
I don’t think it’s a problem with Natsume as an author. I have been reading Bocchan at the same time I was reading I Am a Cat, never facing the same problems with it. It’s likely mainly the fact that I expected this story to be more from the cat’s perspective, but at times… well, I would say rather often, its voice gets completely drowned out by the discussions of the human characters at times. There were a few moments where I felt for the cat or was amused by its commentary, but I wish there were more of those moments.
Wish there was more of the actual cat, less details about the ponderings of the humans around. But with the cultural relevance, a worthwhile reading experience nonetheless