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A review by moonlightcupofcocoa
The Abandoned by Paul Gallico
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I really feel so confused about this book. It was recommended to me as someone who loves cats. And it is one of the best tributes to cats and cat lovers, if not the absolute best. I even fact checked some of the information the cats share in the book and as far as I can tell, they're all accurate.
There were two moments in the book when I found myself weeping. Absolutely spoke to me.
But, then, the rest of the book really confused me. The pacing was on and off. One moment I couldn't put it down, then the next, I found myself unable to pick it back up.
I found myself struggling to determine the relationship between Peter and Jennie, and perhaps it was intentionally done. I found several points in the story when the character development was questionable.
Overall, I feel like I'll keep thinking about this book and there will be many quotes I'll revisit. But I don't think I'll ever reread it.
I am grateful for my time with it, however.
There were two moments in the book when I found myself weeping. Absolutely spoke to me.
But, then, the rest of the book really confused me. The pacing was on and off. One moment I couldn't put it down, then the next, I found myself unable to pick it back up.
I found myself struggling to determine the relationship between Peter and Jennie, and perhaps it was intentionally done. I found several points in the story when the character development was questionable.
Overall, I feel like I'll keep thinking about this book and there will be many quotes I'll revisit. But I don't think I'll ever reread it.
I am grateful for my time with it, however.