A review by nenekiribookwyrm
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

 This was a very fun read! I must admit that peeling back the curtain on the original poems that led to the creation of Cats the musical makes that whole endeavor make a lot more sense. I do believe that it works out a lot better as a mostly unconnected collection of poems. Each poem has a lyrical quality that make them fun to read and there's an infectious bounciness in the prose. The illustrations are what put it over the top for me. Each of the cat's have an adorable drawing to depict them that helps to sell their personality. There are a few poems that don't age particularly well, but a lot less than I expected with it being published in 1939.