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A review by maddiemattheu
Mornings Without Mii by Mayumi Inaba
sad
fast-paced
2.5
First published in 1999, Mornings Without Mii chronicles the author's 20-year relationship with her cat, Mii. As a cat lover myself, I was immediately hooked by this book's cover and description. Unfortunately, it did not turn out to be the heartwarming memoir it was marketed as, and instead left me heartbroken for Mii and the way she was treated. I would not recommend this book to anyone, especially if you are triggered by pet illness or loss.
Perhaps some of the author's original thoughts were lost in translation, or not as much was known about the proper treatment of pets when this was first written more than twenty years ago, but I found the author to be distant and irresponsible in her care for Mii. She writes in sometimes graphic detail about Mii's health issues, which often went unaddressed for far longer than they should have. I could not imagine putting my cats through some of the things described in this book. Beyond a few bittersweet moments, this book left me reflecting on some of my most devastating memories with pets I have lost, which made it even more difficult to finish.
Perhaps some of the author's original thoughts were lost in translation, or not as much was known about the proper treatment of pets when this was first written more than twenty years ago, but I found the author to be distant and irresponsible in her care for Mii. She writes in sometimes graphic detail about Mii's health issues, which often went unaddressed for far longer than they should have. I could not imagine putting my cats through some of the things described in this book. Beyond a few bittersweet moments, this book left me reflecting on some of my most devastating memories with pets I have lost, which made it even more difficult to finish.