A review by arocle
On Cats by Doris Lessing

4.0

In her memoir of different cats who have in their unique way affected the life of nobelist Doris Lessing, she proves comprehensively how one can write gripping and achingly beautiful stories of seemingly simple interactions and day-to-day activities of our dear companions.

The descriptions of smallest things like grooming one's self, the stare fests, small grunts and mewls and all kinds of minutiae form basis for a colourful cast of pets and their personalities. Cats truly are a marvel and it really isn't about the meanings one gives to their gestures and communication - it's more of a language you need to learn to appreciate them.