Review by gladiolus17 - I Am a Cat

gladiolus17 's review for:

I Am a Cat by Natsume Sōseki

4.5

emotional funny lighthearted sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This was a hilarious, snarky book told from a very well-read and enlightened kitten. It is a mirror to Meiji Period Japan society and offers a close look at the opinions and goings-on in that time period. The cat also takes a very self-aware jab at Natsume Soseki, the author of this book, which tickled me. Being of that time period, it does have a lot of sexism, so be warned.

It requires you to suspend your disbelief a little. The kitten knows quite a lot! Like General Togo and various other poets and philosophers.

Spoiler for ending:

I was pretty disheartened and saddened that the cat dies in the end. I had been on this journey with him for a while and was saddened to see the little protagonist go.

Content Warnings